diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
index b07e9da9124..9b651a21443 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
@@ -819,10 +819,11 @@
 	drink_desc = "A drink that is guaranteed to knock you silly."
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/neurotoxin/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
-	M.Weaken(3)
-	if(current_cycle >=55)
+	if(current_cycle >= 13)
+		M.Weaken(3)
+	if(current_cycle >= 55)
 		M.Druggy(55)
-	if(current_cycle >=200)
+	if(current_cycle >= 200)
 		M.adjustToxLoss(2)
 	..()