Despite some people online pointing out that a pill that breaks down alcohol that fast will also kill the buzz of the booze and make drinking less effective, Myrkl is trending on Google and on Twitter, suggesting we’re all after a way to avoid a hangover.

But let’s be honest: most people who drink have probably turned down a fourth glass of wine or left the pub early because of the fear of midweek grogginess. And that begs the question: would the promise of hangover-free drinking change our relationship with booze for the worse?

“The threat of a hangover is literally the only thing that stops me from drinking too much,” says journalist Alex Sims. “A pill that could stop the headaches would definitely increase my alcohol intake, big time. I reckon it could have quite a negative impact for people who have a difficult relationship with alcohol.”

Hangover pill: what does Myrkl, the new pre-drinking tablet, mean for alcohol consumption?