Getting Actual Answers on the New Detox Drink
Advertised as a revolutionary product that can cut blood alcohol content drastically in less than an hour, the Safety Shot alcohol detox beverage from Safety Shot Inc. leaves consumers with a lot of questions.
According to Safety Shot’s CEO, the drink can improve cognition, motor cortex function, and central nervous system activity about 30 minutes after drinking. But is Safety Shot a reliable detox product?
Can you trust that the drink will reduce blood alcohol content (BAC), enhance mental clarity, and reduce the need for emergency room visits for alcohol poisoning? We’ll answer all these questions and more below, and review why relying on a detox beverage of any kind too often can be a telltale sign that additional support for alcohol use at Catalina Behavioral Health may be needed!
Get Accredited Help For Alcohol Detox – Call Now!
Does Safety Shot Alcohol Work?
Safety Shot beverage was supposedly created by doctors and industry experts using proven ingredients to treat alcohol poisoning. Many people find themselves wondering if this patented beverage will work as well as stated.
According to the research presented by their company, the Safety Shot formula works by preventing residual alcohol absorption and promoting rapid alcohol detoxification and sobriety. They claim it can effectively reduce blood alcohol levels before blood alcohol poisoning occurs. Safety Shot is a potentially lifesaving product attracting widespread attention, but are its claims well founded?
Even though a unique concentrated form is supposedly being rolled out for use in hospital and emergency settings, many questions remain unanswered.
New Claims About the Effectiveness of Safety Shot
While the professionals working on Safety Shot and the CEO of the company believe in its effectiveness, they have not yet filed Safety Shot with the FDA. Currently, this product is marketed as a neutraceutical, meaning claims about effectiveness do not have to be scientifically proven. Only time will tell if Safety Shot will be marketed for an alcohol poisoning-related indication and as a quick remedy to over-imbibing.
Furthermore, many figureheads that are part of the company releasing Safety Shot have faced troubles in the past. Founders Richard Miller and Brian John have faced a number of legal troubles over the years and work closely with Stratton Oakmont, known for its history of pump-and-dump schemes and legal disputes. Additionally, Safety Shot, INC. was originally a CBD company.
There was never success with that and instead, all the focus has been redirected to the production and release of Safety Shot. Without any FDA regulations, it also raises questions about whether Safety Shot works in the way that the company claims.
Does Safety Shot Reduce Blood Alcohol Content?
The alcohol detox product from Safety Shot, Inc. alleges that it effectively reduces blood alcohol content. Safety Shot contains scientifically proven ingredients that prevent alcohol poisoning and reduce the effects of a hangover. Furthermore, Safety Shot promises to reduce alcohol’s effects on the central nervous system in less than an hour. Whether it also reduces the visibility of alcohol on drug tests has yet to be determined.
The functional beverage Safety Shot was originally acquired from GBB Drink Lab, Inc. “We are excited about the opportunities” regarding Safety Shot and the functional beverage industry, stated Safety Shot’s CEO. They plan to win retail shelf space over other less-effective hangover cure products and use a multi-channel strategy designed to dominate the industry.
What does Safety Shot Alcohol Detox Contain?
Safety Shot contains all-natural vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that are claimed to be responsible for enhancing metabolic pathways that break down alcohol in the bloodstream. The drink also contains electrolytes to rehydrate you while improving mood, energy, and focus (again a claim that remains untested).
Can Safety Shot Prevent Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning happens when a person drinks alcohol faster than their liver can process it, often during a period of binge drinking. Often, a person must seek medical treatment. Alcohol-related emergency department visits in the United States ranged from 954,000-1 million between 2018 and 2020.
Furthermore, between 2017 and 2020, there were an estimated 2,500 alcohol-associated deaths in the United States annually. In individuals who do not seek treatment, alcohol poisoning can affect breathing, gag reflex, heart rate, and body temperature. Severe cases may result in permanent brain damage and even death.
Safety Shot claims to be the first patented drink that may be able to reduce emergency room visits for binge drinking, a risky assertion in itself. It also purports to improve your drinking experience, effectively reducing hangover symptoms.
Again, neither of these statements has firm evidence behind it, and, whether intentionally or not, they refer to excessive drinking while potentially removing the consequences of overuse.
Are There Any Negative Side Effects?
The company claims when you drink Safety Shot, it effectively reduces blood alcohol content, presumably for breathalyzer and EtG testing purposes. While this may be true, it can be hard to know if this comes with the risk of side effects.
Safety Shot is a relatively new product. At this time, there are no known adverse effects, but then again, the product launch and widespread availability have been delayed, so it can be hard to accurately describe either its core effects or any side effects.
How Do I Know If I Have a Drinking Problem?
Some people can drink responsibly, controlling alcohol intake and avoiding dangerous situations like driving while intoxicated. For others, however, binge drinking is a serious problem. The Center for Disease Control estimated that around $249 billion was spent in the United States in 2010 including criminal justice costs, health care expenditures, and costs associated with lower productivity at work.
If you believe alcohol is negatively impacting your life, you may already know that drinking has become a problem. While binge drinkers do not consume alcohol every day, it can still pose a problem. Some signs and symptoms of binge drinking (and possible alcoholism) include:
- Drinking four drinks on outings for women (and five drinks for men)
- Continuing to drink even when it harms your physical well-being
- Going out to drink most weekends
- Failing to drink less, even when you set limits on drinking
- Experiencing irritability or tiredness after a night out
- You’ve made questionable decisions while drinking including driving or hooking up with people you may not otherwise
- Others have mentioned they are worried about your drinking habits
- It seems impossible to just have one or two drinks
- Binging on alcohol is causing health problems
It’s important to remember that while the functional beverage industry can reduce the effects of binge drinking, needing to use one can be an early indicator of an alcohol problem. This is entirely preventable because individuals who binge drink are not always physically dependent on alcohol. Consider taking control of drinking before it takes control of your life.
Up To 100% of Rehab Costs Covered By Insurance – Call Now!
Get Evidence-Based Support for Alcohol Detox at Catalina
Many people have come home intoxicated after a night out with friends. But if you find yourself frequently craving alcohol, having trouble limiting drinking, or needing intervention for drinking too much, it may be time to consider help with drinking.
Our team at Catalina Behavioral Health in Arizona is waiting by the phone to take your call. Whether you need an assessment to evaluate drinking habits or are ready to seek help, we use evidence-based treatments that support long-term sobriety for all our clients. Give us a call today and get proven support options now!