As the Chinese New Year approaches, drinking is inevitable. Many people think of the “antidote to alcohol” that has become popular in recent years. So, is the medicine that claims to be able to solve the alcohol really effective? The experts said that most of the “antidote” does not have the essential role, some but have side effects. With the approach of the Spring Festival, the antidote to a class of drugs began to sell. On Taobao, the variety of “antidote” reached several thousand kinds, and some “antidote” sold nearly 5,000 pieces in 30 days. There are many online businesses with the arrival of the Spring Festival, to the drugs on the label of “New Year’s Eve” to promote. Are these so-called “antidotes” really drugs? The reporter inquired on the official website of the State Drug Administration and found that most of the top-selling drugs on Taobao do not have any drug registration information, and many are not even available in the health care category. There are mainly the following categories of antidotes: 1) liver protectors; 2) alcohol detoxifiers; 3) vitamins; 4) extracts of Chinese medicine. However, at present, the efficacy of any antidote has not been clinically verified, so it is not reliable. If you rely on “antidotes” for a long time, there will be side effects, and if you use them improperly, they may cause alcohol poisoning. “The name ‘antidote’ sounds good, but it’s actually a kind of gimmick.” Guo Chuanyong said. Drinking during the holiday season is inevitable. But experts suggest that drinking should be done in moderation, and in case you get drunk you should go to the hospital in time.