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Everyone has had a night where they drank a little too much and woke up the next morning with a headache and a whole lot of regrets. For some of us, it’s nausea and a churning stomach. For others, it’s a pounding headache and an aversion to loud voices and sunlight. Whatever it is that’s plaguing you, there are things you can do to feel better.
Here are 16 ways to feel better when you’ve got a nasty hangover.
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QuestionHow can I help my loved one quit drinking alcohol?Tiffany Douglass is the Founder of Wellness Retreat Recovery Center, a JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) accredited drug and alcohol treatment program based in San Jose, California. She is also the Executive Director for Midland Tennessee at JourneyPure. She has over ten years of experience in substance abuse treatment and was appointed a Global Goodwill Ambassador in 2019 for her efforts in residential addiction treatment. Tiffany earned a BA in Psychology from Emory University in 2004 and an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Organization Behavior and Program Evaluation from Claremont Graduate University in 2006.It's really a family process. People who have long-term success are usually those who have loved ones who are engaged and are involved in their day-to-day lives. It's important to do the work to overcome any codependency that can keep the person unhealthy.
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- Drink responsibly and know your limits. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends that women have no more than 3 drinks on a single day and no more than 7 drinks per week. Men should have no more than 4 drinks on a single day and no more than 14 drinks per week. [29] X Research source "One drink" means one of the following: 12-ounce beer, 8-9 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor.Thanks
- To avoid a hangover, drink water between each alcoholic drink and before bed.Thanks
- Try a cold shower. It should cool you off, and help with your head and stomach.Thanks
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Warnings
- Even without treatment, a hangover should last no more than 24 hours. If you're still feeling bad after that, call a doctor.Thanks
- Exercise does not make a hangover go away. In fact, it might make the hangover worse by further dehydrating you. If you choose to exercise, drink extra water.Thanks
- The "hair of the dog" approach, or drinking more alcohol in the morning, only delays your hangover and ultimately will make it worse when it does arrive.Thanks
- If you can't remember what happened while you were drinking, if you get hangovers on a regular basis, or if drinking is affecting your work or your relationships, you may have a drinking problem.Thanks
- If you're having trouble controlling your drinking, reach out to a therapist in your area. They can help you determine the best way to treat your addition, whether that's in a therapeutic setting, an outpatient setting, or inpatient treatment. [30] X Expert Source Tiffany Douglass, MA
Alcohol Treatment Specialist Expert Interview. 10 March 2020.Thanks
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- ↑ Murphy Perng. Certified Wine Consultant. Expert Interview. 15 March 2019.
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- ↑ Tiffany Douglass, MA. Alcohol Treatment Specialist. Expert Interview. 10 March 2020.
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