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4 ways to prevent a hangover

Try these tips for preventing a hangover and avoid the nasty symptoms of drinking too much

By Michelle Villett

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Best Health Magazine, November/December 2010

How much should you drink?

There’s no set rule for how much you can drink and avoid a hangover, although of course the more you drink, the more likely you’ll get one, and the worse it’ll be. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto advises women to have no more than two standard drinks per day and nine per week. “These are low-risk, but not no-risk, guidelines,” says Wende Wood, a psychiatric pharmacist with CAMH. “They differ depending on the person. In general, women should drink less than men because we have a higher percentage of body fat versus water.” That means you’ll reach a higher blood-alcohol concentration than your male counterpart—even if you consume the same number of drinks.

Here are four simple strategies that you can try at your next get-together to keep a hangover at bay.

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8 Comments

Really? People don't know this already? And as far as the "stick with light colored drinks"... Try drinking Vodka and white wine all night. I'd love to see how that works out!

Submitted by Kevin on Sun, 2012-01-01 4:15am.

who is the guy wrapped in a quilt on the cover page of this article about keeping a hangover at bay?? i would like to know who put this pic on there.

Submitted by whois on Sat, 2011-12-31 7:08pm.

Absolute BEST way to avoid a hangover? DON'T DRINK!!

If you and your friends are in any way interesting and don't have self-esteem issues, you should be able to get together sober without it being awkward or boring. More people should try it!

Submitted by NoneForMeThanks on Sat, 2011-12-31 6:12pm.

How about using some common sense and drinking responsibly? Does a person really have to get to the point where they suffer a hangover the next day? Too many lives lost and many more maimed from drunk drivers. You can have a good time without having to get stupid drunk.

Submitted by GarryM on Sat, 2011-12-31 4:28pm.

You forgot the basic one. do not drink. This way you are sure that you will not have a hangover

Submitted by Jean on Sat, 2011-12-31 12:40pm.

Stick to one kind of a drink simply and drink plenty of water in beatween and before going to bed.I have done my share of mixing so i have learned that.I am pollack trust ive seen it all

Submitted by jack on Sat, 2011-12-31 12:35pm.

The day AFTER tomorrow surely, or do you plan on getting hammered earlier in the day on New yrs Eve. Happy New Year !

Submitted by Yaya on Sat, 2011-12-31 2:17am.

Take a vitamin B complex vitamin before bed as your body is depleted of it when drinking alcohol and be sure to drink at least two 8 oz glasses of water before bed....works every time for me :)

Submitted by Nicole on Thu, 2011-12-29 7:48pm.