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I don't recommend getting too florid with it. Alcohol is bad for us, we know that and drink it anyway because it's fun, and if we're not careful the next day is

I don't recommend getting too florid with it. Alcohol is bad for us, we know that and drink it anyway because it's fun, and if we're not careful the next day is uncomfortable. Drink with food in your stomach and have water while you drink, and try not to feel too sorry for yourself.

bradford 9y ago
There's a common notion that drinking with food in ones stomach and proper hydration can prevent a hangover. I'm not sure that you're personally making this claim, but it's a personal mission of mine to dispel the claim as utter BS. The sad truth is that a hangover happens because it's your bodies response to metabolizing a poison. Drinking less is the only real prevention, and proper rest/time is (generally) the only treatment. I'd have been saved a lot of pain had only someone told me this when I was younger, instead, I received a bunch of misinformed advice which, while probably well intentioned, did absolutely nothing to help. Sure, eating well and drinking water will make you feel better, but that's true in any situation, so the explanatory power of it is lacking. some further reading for explanation, in case anyone is interested: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-complete-guide-to-the-science-of-hangovers-180948074/?no-ist http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-complete-g... https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cure-for-the-dreaded-hangover/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cu...
- twic 9y ago
  As the SciAm article mentions, NSAIDs are somewhat effective. Take a dose of ibuprofen before going to sleep and you'll be a better off in the morning.
  - blacksmith_tb 9y ago
    Hmm, NSAIDs are generally not recommended in combination with alcohol, e.g. [1] (along with lots of other pharmaceuticals) 1: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/40-54.pdf https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/40-54.pdf
- synicalx 9y ago
  Having food in your stomach probably doesn't do anything for a hangover but it definitely helps you while you're drinking. Alcohol on an empty stomach is never a good idea, unfortunately quite a bit of personal experience in this area...

bradford 9y ago

There's a common notion that drinking with food in ones stomach and proper hydration can prevent a hangover. I'm not sure that you're personally making this claim, but it's a personal mission of mine to dispel the claim as utter BS. The sad truth is that a hangover happens because it's your bodies response to metabolizing a poison. Drinking less is the only real prevention, and proper rest/time is (generally) the only treatment. I'd have been saved a lot of pain had only someone told me this when I was younger, instead, I received a bunch of misinformed advice which, while probably well intentioned, did absolutely nothing to help. Sure, eating well and drinking water will make you feel better, but that's true in any situation, so the explanatory power of it is lacking. some further reading for explanation, in case anyone is interested: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-complete-guide-to-the-science-of-hangovers-180948074/?no-ist http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-complete-g... https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cure-for-the-dreaded-hangover/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cu...

twic 9y ago
As the SciAm article mentions, NSAIDs are somewhat effective. Take a dose of ibuprofen before going to sleep and you'll be a better off in the morning.
- blacksmith_tb 9y ago
  Hmm, NSAIDs are generally not recommended in combination with alcohol, e.g. [1] (along with lots of other pharmaceuticals) 1: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/40-54.pdf https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/40-54.pdf
synicalx 9y ago
Having food in your stomach probably doesn't do anything for a hangover but it definitely helps you while you're drinking. Alcohol on an empty stomach is never a good idea, unfortunately quite a bit of personal experience in this area...