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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with alcohol intoxication.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Only time improves alcohol intoxication coffee makes a wide awake drunk exercise makes a tired drunk.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't argue with someone who has alcohol intoxication.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Always: Always find a support group when dealing with an alcohol problem.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do have your doctor make sure you are not suffering from any other causes of altered mentation.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do not listen to any myths on how to get over intoxication quickly. It just takes time.

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Drink: Drink lots of water. The dehydrating effect of alcohol is the main cause of a hangover!

Answered 5/31/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The: The best cure for a hangover, is to drink responsibly and avoid the hangover altogether.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: You are almost always more intoxicated than you think.Call a cab.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Don't: Don't drink more alcohol - just drink a lot of water. You need to process the poisons.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Drink: Drink water along with your alcohol. Keep extra water by the bed. It will lessen a hangover.

Answered 7/29/2014

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AVOIDANCE: AVOIDANCE OF THE HANGOVER IS BEST TREATMENT - LIMIT DRINKS TO 1 EVERY 2 HOURS AND EAT AS YOU DRINK.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Drinking: Drinking water improves hydration to get rid of the hangover headache.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't drink more alcoholic beverages to reduce your hangover.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Eat: Eat something non-processed, or bland, unsalted soup to reduce hangover symptoms.

Answered 7/6/2014

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The: The best way to prevent a hangover is not to drink alcohol to excess.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Prevention: Prevention is the best tip,..Do not drink in excess to cause a hangover.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rest,: Rest, it's your best friend because your body needs an opportunity to recover.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Replenish: Replenish your body with fruit or vegetable juice and water.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid: Avoid caffeine. A weak cup of coffee is okay, but a lot of caffeine will continue to dehydrate you.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vitamin: Vitamin C can be beneficial. Drink orange juice for Vitamin C.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take: Take a shower. This will not only clean you up a little bit, but freshen and wake up your senses.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Drink: Drink a lot of water/juices and get some exercise.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Use: Use caution with Acetaminophen as it also goes through the liver like alcohol does!

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Drink: Drink fruit juice. It has a kind of sugar called fructose that helps the body burn alcohol faster.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat a good meal. A balanced meal will replace the loss of essential nutrients. keep the meal light.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

DO: DO NOT take Acetaminophen, as it can cause liver damage when combined with alcohol.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you are going to drink, stick to lighter alcohol to avoid a worse hang over.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Buy: Buy good, well refined alcohol, not the "cheap Stuff." Do not drink in excess.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Never: Never let a friend drive drunk, and BE a friend to a drunk friend! Help them get well.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eating: Eating burnt toast may help. The carbon in the burnt part helps filter impurities.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bouillon: Bouillon soup can help to restore salt and potassium.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A: A banana, avocado, potato chips or glass of O.J. will help restore potassium loss from drinking.

Answered 10/16/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be: Be Happy! Depressed and anxious people will get worse hangovers.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chew: Chew ginger. Chewing small pieces of ginger may give relief from hangovers.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

REST!: Rest! Sleep is one of the most essential treatments for a hangover.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A: A wake-up cocktail will only delay, not prevent, your hangover. Avoid the screwdriver in the morning.

Answered 3/16/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat eggs! Eggs contain taurine, which has been shown to reverse liver damage caused by drinking.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get: Get some fresh air. Oxygen increases the rate that alcohol toxins are broken down.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be: Be a designated Driver, and then help your friends who may need the hangover cures!

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't: Don't drink do much that you even get one! It's not healthy or safe!

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do take plenty of hydrating fluids like water.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Hangover: Hangover cure starts with prevention. Learn your limit and try to stick to it.

Answered 8/8/2014

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Hydrate: Hydrate and eat lightly-a little honey on toast may help speed your recovery.

Answered 10/22/2014

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Hydrate,: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate.....Drink A LOT of Water. Can also try Gatorade, or Coconut Water.

Answered 11/5/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hangovers: Hangovers – avoid them by drinking in moderation or not drinking alcohol at all.

Answered 11/12/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avoid: Avoid hangovers – alternate water with any alcoholic beverages that you drink.

Answered 11/12/2014

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Drink: Drink plenty of water Eat healthy foods Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen Consider drinking less.

Answered 11/27/2014

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Know: Know your limits drink a lot of fluids take ibuprofen stay safe.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

To: To prevent a hangover the next morning drink 2-3 glasses of water right before bed.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Greasy: Greasy foods will likely just add to heartburn, no evidence to suggest it helps with hangover.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

A: A gentle workout could make you feel better if you can manage it.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Hydrate: Hydrate with water, rest and next time do not drink so much.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nausea: Nausea after heavy drinking – crackers & water may help calm your GI tract.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Reduce: Reduce hangover risk – if you are going to drink –eat as well.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Reduce: Reduce hangover risk – slip in glasses of water in between alcoholic beverages.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avoid: Avoid hangovers – if you are going to drink- drink in moderation.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don’t: Don’t take another drink to chase a hang over.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hangover: Hangover help- Sleeping it off is a good idea.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Angela Walker answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ignore: Do not drive while intoxicated. If going out drinking , go with friends.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't: Don't drink too much! Stay hydrated with water.

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