Some Aussie scientists have made the fascinating discovery that drinking alcoholic beverages made with artificial sweeteners will get you hammered TWICE as fast as straight sugar based alcoholic drinks.

The theory is that the sugar slows down the absorption of the alcohol in the stomach, while artificial sweeteners do nothing of the sort.

So, I guess if you’re at a bar looking to pick someone up you should be sending them Vodka and DIET Red Bull.

MedicineNet.com has the full story.

Tags: Alcohol, Australia, Beer, Food, Red-Bull

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