Interesting…. if this becomes reality, I’m sure there would rebels who would keep a stash of real alcohol! I have a book a poems called the “Whiskey Rebellion” that I haven’t read in years (prohibition years).

Never knew this & I spent hours reading Star Trek The Next Generation books, magazines & listening to audio after the episodes— In middle & high school:

“This is possibly why he insisted on "The Roddenberry Box," the edict that Starfleet officers in the 24th Century moved beyond petty conflicts and flaws. The Next Generation's heroes didn't do drugs, break the law nor would they get too drunk to perform their duties in a pinch. Thus, synthehol was created”