Myth: Hangovers are not scary Fact: Hangovers are the body's response to alcohol poisoning. A large amount of alcohol affects the nervous system. It interacts with chemicals in the brain that cause headaches, dizziness and nausea, make you run to the toilet so often that the body becomes dehydrated.. The morning payoff for excess can include a throbbing headache, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, and finally a weakened immune system..

Myth: Hangovers are the same for both sexes Fact: If you're a woman, be wary of free drinks. By drinking the same drinks as men, women are more at risk of intoxication. Scientists explain that there is a reason for this. The male body contains relatively more water, which helps to dissolve the alcohol they drink.. When women drink the same amount of drinks, more alcohol enters the blood.

Myth: Hangovers are the same for both sexes Fact: If you're a woman, be wary of free drinks. By drinking the same drinks as men, women are more at risk of intoxication. Scientists explain that there is a reason for this. The male body contains relatively more water, which helps to dissolve the alcohol they drink.. When women drink the same amount of drinks, more alcohol enters the blood.

Myth: Wine is the mildest option. Fact: Red wine contains tannins, which can cause headaches in some people.. Malt drinks, like whiskey, tend to cause more severe hangovers.. If you're worried about how you'll feel in the morning, beer and clear alcohol like vodka or gin are your best bet..

Fact: It's the amount of alcohol that matters, not the order of the drinks.. However, the order in which you drink can affect how much you drink.. In any case, a large amount of strong alcohol is BAD.

Myth: Eat pasta before bed Fact: It's bad for two reasons. First, eating before bed (after you've been drunk) doesn't help.. Food must already be in your stomach to have any effect.. Secondly, although any food slows down the absorption of alcohol, fat does it best.. So order a steak or pizza before your first martini, and then you might not get hangovers.. Also, drink water to stay hydrated..

Myth: Alcohol improves sleep Fact: Alcohol disrupts sleep. While drinking before bed will help you fall asleep faster, it will subtly impair the quality of your sleep.. You won't spend as much time in REM as you need to, and you're more likely to wake up earlier. If you've had a lot to drink, you may get hangovers in the last part of the night and feel too sick to go back to sleep..

Myth: A smoothie in the morning is the best cure Fact: Adding alcohol in the morning does nothing but delay a hangover. The worst symptoms occur when blood alcohol levels drop to zero. If you drank a " And if you find you can't function without your morning shake, you should talk to your doctor about addiction..

Myth: Coffee is the best medicine Fact: Coffee leads to more dehydration and can worsen your hangover symptoms. After a night of partying, it's best to avoid anything with caffeine.. Instead, drink water to combat dehydration and replace lost electrolytes..

This is especially important if you have been vomiting..

Myth: Herbal remedies can help. Fact: British researchers have reviewed available test results for hangover pills such as yeast and artichoke extracts.. They concluded that there was no evidence of any effect. Another UK team of researchers found that supplementing prickly pear extract could reduce hangover-related nausea and dry mouth, but not headaches.. The only proven cure is time..

Not a myth: the poisoning effect of alcohol Fact: alcohol poisoning can be deadly. If you see someone throwing up severely multiple times, or passing out after a large dose of alcohol, you should go to the nearest emergency room.. Be aware of the danger of shock, or, in case of vomiting, severe dehydration.

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