diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
index adebb394fc0..3c1b4c7384e 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol.dm
@@ -816,7 +816,7 @@
 	drink_desc = "A drink that is guaranteed to knock you silly."
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/neurotoxin/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
-	M.weakened = max(M.weakened, 3)
+	M.Weaken(3)
 	if(current_cycle >=55)
 		M.Druggy(55)
 	if(current_cycle >=200)