Hangovers
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Definition
A hangover is a set of symptoms experienced by some after a period of heavy consumption of alcohol. Symptoms often include headache and nausea. Some report sensitivity to light and sound. Hangovers are blamed for a substantial portion of the economic costs associated with alcohol abuse; those who experience hangovers may miss work.
Remedies
A great deal of folklore is dedicated to either the prevention or treatment of hangovers. Sayings such as �hair of the dog that bit you� are almost universally recognized. Thus, the belief that a small amount of alcohol may cure hangovers is widely believed. Other remedies have permeated through popular culture.
In a recent review of the scientific literature on hangover prevention, Pittler and his colleagues concluded that no evidence exists for an effective intervention to prevent hangovers.1 They further remind readers of the only obvious prevention technique: consumption limitation.
References
- Pittler, M. H., Verster, J. C., Ernst, E. (2005). Interventions for preventing or treating alcohol hangovers: systemic review of randomized controlled trials. British Medical Journal 331:1515-1518.
