Hangover

Categories: Health | Diseases | Wellness
    • Alternate name: Veisalgia
    • Usually last 1-4 hours
    • More severe can last a few days
    • 75% of drinks have has at least 1HowStuffWorks: How Hangovers Work
    • 15% of drinks have 1 per monthHowStuffWorks: How Hangovers Work
    • 25% of college students have symptoms weeklyHowStuffWorks: How Hangovers Work
  • A hangover refers to the unpleasant physiological consequences of consuming a high quantity of alcohol or drugs. The more alcohol a person consumes, the more likely they will have a hangover the following day. Congeners, which are used to give alcoholic beverages their flavor, contribute to a hangover's severity. The darker colored alcohols, like whiskey, brandy and red wine, contain more congeners in comparison to the lighter alcohols, like vodka and gin.MayoClinic.com: Hangovers: Causes
  • Treatment

  • Prevention

    • Eat before drinking
    • Drink slowly
    • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
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    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a hangover, please consult your doctor.
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