Practical info for the smarter drinker
Some veteran drinkers who have faced one too many mind-melting hangovers will swear up and down that the best cure is the “hair of the dog.” The hair of the dog, or the hair of the dog that bit you, is actually a medieval phrase that refers to the once-held belief that one who is …
The grub dished out at the local greasy spoon after a fun night out is considered by many to be a fundamental preventative measure taken against impending hangovers (see Hangover Cure Fact or Fiction: Food before Bed). Piling a heap of eggs, bacon, pancakes and who knows what else on top of a gut full …
Enterprising partiers have been known to get wise to their hangovers before they even start having them. This inspires some to take remedial action before bed, sometimes in the form of painkillers. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication and many other painkillers are designed to alleviate pain about four hours after ingestion. This alone should be a …
People have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. That means that people have been getting hangovers for just as long. Given that rich history, it’s no wonder that hangover cures have taken on the status of myth in many cultures. It seems that every culture has its own special brand of magic guaranteed to …
There is no doubt that alcohol is an integral part of the traditional bachelor party. More beer, more strippers, more everything!, cries the proudly party-driven host. In fact, some organizers may feel a certain amount of social pressure to deliver the Craziest. Blowout. Ever. The secret that stubborn bachelor party aficionados will never admit is …