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hangoverhelper

The following is a short list of tips to reduce the effects and/or avoid the occurrence of hangovers. Enjoy!

1. Eat:

Alcohol in the context of a meal with friends makes for a delicious accompaniment, fun conversation, and healthy digestion. People around the world seem to grab this concept but Americans segregate the two at the risk of tossing both back up.

2. Listen to your liver:

It can only process about one drink an hour.

3. Drink for the right reasons:

Social occasions and celebrations are good reasons; drowning sorrows or trying to impress the opposite sex are not (if that’s what it takes to impress them, they’ll likely dump you soon anyway then you’re back to drowning sorrows). Remember, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding—he was literally the life of the party.

4. Keep your eyes on the prize:

If you’re really trying to familiarize yourself with the guy/girl you met on facebook, getting hammered will ruin your chances. You’re much more likely to look stupid or end up doing something you regret with someone you didn’t intend.

5. Beware the party paparazzi:

You may not remember what you did, but 14,000 people will watch it on youtube by the time you get to class on Monday.

6. Drink quality:

It’s harder to get drunk on Guinness. Besides, quality beer and wine costs more so you’re less likely to consume too much. Again, if you’re trying to impress, choose to play the role of connoisseur rather than the keg-stander. For best results, try wearing an ascot.

7. Obey the law:

By age 21, you’re much more likely to be drinking responsibly and for the right reasons. Consider it your senior year reward. Congratulations, 60 years of healthy hangover-free imbibing awaits you. Salut!