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Dr. Victor Emanuel MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Hangovers Are No Big Deal
\nFACT:<\/strong> Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers with brain chemicals \u2013 leading to headache, dizziness, and nausea \u2013 and sends you running to the bathroom so often you become dehydrated. The morning after price can include a pounding headache, fatigue, cotton mouth, queasy stomach \u2013 and a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Hangovers Are Gender Based
\nFACT:<\/strong> It\u2019s not such a good idea to go crazy with free drinks on Ladies\u2019 Night. If a man and woman drink the same amount, the woman is more likely to feel the effects. That\u2019s because men have a higher percentage of water in their bodies, which help dilute the alcohol they drink. When women drink the same amount, more alcohol builds up in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Only Bingers Get Hangovers
\nFACT:<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to get wasted to pay a price the next morning. Just a couple of drinks can trigger a headache and other hangover symptoms for some people. Having water or a nonalcoholic drink between each beer or hard drink can help keep you hydrated and cut down on the overall amount of alcohol you drink.<\/p>\n

MYTH<\/strong>: Wine is the Gentlest Choice
\nFACT:<\/strong> Red wine contains tannins, compounds that are known to trigger headaches in some people, especially those who are migraine-suffers. Malt liquors, like whiskey, also tend to cause more severe hangovers. If you\u2019re worried about how you\u2019ll feel in the morning, the gentlest choices are beer and clear liquors, such as vodka and gin.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Diet Cocktails Are a Safe Bet
\nFACT:<\/strong> Diet drinks may help if you\u2019re counting calories, but not if you\u2019re trying to avoid a hangover. Research suggests that having fruits, fruit juices, or other sugar-containing liquids can make for a less intense hangover.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Liquor Before Beer
\nFACT:<\/strong> It\u2019s the amount of alcohol you drink (not the order of your drinks) that matters most. Standard drinks \u2013 a 12-ounce glass of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1.5-ounce \u201cshot\u201d of distilled spirits \u2013 have about the same amount of alcohol. Don\u2019t be fooled by the size of your drink or by any saying about alcohol use that includes the phrase \u201cnever fear.\u201d<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Eat Pasta Before Bed
\nFACT:<\/strong> This is wrong on two counts. First, eating at bedtime (after you\u2019re already drunk) is no help. Food has to be in your stomach before Happy Hour to have any impact. Second, although any food can slow down how fast you body absorbs alcohol, fat does it best. So go for steak or pizza before your first martini, and you might escape a hangover. One bedtime tip that does help \u2013 drink water to fight dehydration.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Pop Pain Relievers Before Bed
\nFACT:<\/strong> Over-the-counter painkillers peak in about four hours, so a bedtime dose won\u2019t help by the time your wake up. A better plan is to take the pills when your first wake up. Don\u2019t take acetaminophen (Tylenol) after a night of drinking. The combination could be bad for your liver. The same goes for Paracetamol.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Alcohol Helps You Sleep Well
\nFACT:<\/strong> Just the opposite. While a nightcap may help you doze off more quickly, it undermines the quality of your sleep. You don\u2019t spend as much time in all-important REM cycles and you tend to wake up too soon. If you\u2019ve been drinking heavily, a hangover might strike in the last part of the night, leaving you too uncomfortable to get back to sleep.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Hair of the Dog
\nFACT:<\/strong> More alcohol in the morning does nothing but post pone a hangover. The worst symptoms hit when blood-alcohol levels drop to zero. If you have a screwdriver at breakfast, this moment will just come later in the day. And if you find you can\u2019t function without a wake-up cocktail, you should talk with your doctor about getting help for alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Coffee is the Cure
\nFACT:<\/strong> A lot of coffee leads to more dehydration and could make your hangover worse. After a night of drunkenness, it\u2019s best to avoid anything with coffee. Instead, sip water and sports drinks to counter dehydration and replace lost electrolytes \u2013 especially if you threw up (vomited, puked, barfed).<\/p>\n

MYTH:<\/strong> Herbal Remedies Can Help
\nFACT:<\/strong> British researchers reviewed the studies on hangover pills, such as yeast and artichoke extract. They found no compelling evidence that they worked. Another British team found prickly pear cactus may reduce nausea and dry mouth from hangovers, but not the dreaded headache. The only proven one? Time.<\/p>\n

NO MYTH:<\/strong> Alcohol Poisoning
\nFACT:<\/strong> Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening emergency. Symptoms include:
\nConfusion, stupor
\nVomiting
\nSeizures (fits)
\nSlow, irregular breathing
\nLow body temperature, bluish skin<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to blow off these symptoms as the price of parting hard, but if you see someone vomit multiple times, or pass out after drinking heavily, there\u2019s a risk of severe dehydration or brain damage. Call the Emergency number.<\/p>\n

The best way to avoid a hangover is to just not drink, period. WCMF is around now, so take some heed.<\/p>\n

See you next week.<\/p>\n

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