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Do i have to drink several glasses of water before it will absorb a bad hangover or alcohol poisoning?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Won't work: Being well hydrated after an alcoholic binge will likely make you fell better, but it will not negate the effects of the alcohol.

Dr Marx agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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