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Predict hangover severity and recovery time based on your drinking session
Dark liquors contain more congeners which worsen hangovers
Alcohol is a diuretic, causing increased urination and fluid loss. This leads to headaches, fatigue, and thirst.
When your liver breaks down alcohol, it produces acetaldehyde - a toxic compound that causes many hangover symptoms.
These byproducts of fermentation are more common in dark liquors and contribute to worse hangovers. Clear spirits have fewer.
Alcohol disrupts REM sleep and sleep quality, leaving you tired even after 8 hours in bed.
| Drink Type | Congener Level | Hangover Risk | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Spirits | Low | Lower | Vodka, gin, white rum |
| Beer | Low-Medium | Moderate | Lager, pilsner, ale |
| White Wine | Medium | Moderate | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Red Wine | High | Higher | Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz |
| Dark Spirits | Highest | Highest | Whiskey, bourbon, brandy |
You can reduce severity through hydration, eating, pacing drinks, and choosing clear spirits. The only guaranteed prevention is drinking less alcohol.
The mixing itself doesn't cause worse hangovers - it's typically because mixing leads to drinking more alcohol overall and harder to track consumption.
Drinking more alcohol temporarily masks symptoms but delays and often worsens the inevitable hangover. It can also lead to alcohol dependence.
No scientifically proven hangover cure exists. Hydration, electrolytes, rest, and time are your best options. Some find relief from ibuprofen and coffee.
Liver efficiency decreases with age, alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes decline, and body composition changes. Recovery systems simply become less efficient.
Seek help for severe symptoms lasting over 24 hours, blood in vomit, confusion, seizures, or inability to keep fluids down. These could indicate alcohol poisoning.