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Non-alcoholic drink that can make you 'feel effects of alcohol' is legally available to buy

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Updated 09:36 14 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 15:21 6 Jan 2025 GMT

Non-alcoholic drink that can make you 'feel effects of alcohol' is legally available to buy

"The lovely, relaxed feeling that alcohol gives without the negative impact"

Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler

This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group will make a commission on anything purchased.

Dry January is well underway and if you're already regretting it, then keep scrolling.

People are raving about a non-alcoholic drink that promises give you a 'gentle buzz' without the dreaded hangover - and it's legally available to buy.

The brainchild of Professor David Nutt and his team, the non-alcoholic range of drinks from Sentia Spirits are designed to serve as an 'effective alternative to drinking low levels of alcohol', essentially tricking your brain’s internal chemistry into thinking it’s tipsy.

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In an interview with The Independent, Professor Nutt explained: “It’s a drink that is based on the science of alcohol, particularly the low doses of alcohol that relax you and make you more sociable.”

There are currently three different spirits up for grabs online and they're each designed for different occasions: Sentia Red, Sentia Black, and Sentia Gold. You can find out what each beverage has been created for below (for US shoppers via Amazon).

  • GABA Black: to boost productivity or jumpstart evening plans
  • GABA Red: to chill out and unwind
  • GABA Gold: to bring warmth and wellness to social gatherings
Sentia Spirits
Sentia Spirits

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The drinks seem to do the trick too with hundreds of glowing reviews on Amazon. “I bought these drinks to reduce my alcohol intake but still wanted the relaxed feeling," one five-star review reads. "Well, it works! Fantastic!”

Another shopper shared, “Definitely got a buzz, felt smiley and chilled almost immediately and stayed that way for quite a while. Felt fine the next morning too.”

A third added, “A gentle buzz and a nice new addition to the drinks cabinet.”

So, how do the non-alcoholic drinks work?

According to Professor Nutt, the drinks in question are what are known as GABA spirits. GABA, formally referred to as gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

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Sentia drinks essentially activate this neurotransmitter in a similar way that a glass of wine or beer would and in turn, help you to feel relaxed. The only difference? Unlike alcohol, you won't be able to get drunk on them, but with any luck you'll feel a 'buzz'.

The non-alcoholic GABA spirits work in a similar way to CBD drinks, as these also use neurotransmitters in the brain to stimulate a relaxing effect. The only difference is that Sentia delivers a stronger impact.

Sentia Spirits
Sentia Spirits

Where to buy the alcohol-free drinks everyone is talking about

You can now buy the alcohol- free drinks on the official Sentia website for £32 per bottle, or via Amazon US for $74.99 for a bundle). There are also packs of two currently on offer. The drinks can be mixed as you like with a recipe section available on the website if you need some inspiration, whether you fancy making a negroni or espresso martini.

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January just got a whole lot easier...

Visit the Sentia website (UK) or Amazon (US) to find out more.

Featured Image Credit: jamestbentley/ sentiaspirits

Topics: Dry January

Danielle Fowler
Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler is the Affiliates Writer at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, Tyla, GAMINGbible, SPORTbible and UNILAD. She covers the latest trends in fashion and beauty, writes about standout gadgets, and reviews the must-have products everyone's talking about.

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