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Prevention of Hangover

You can reduce the risk of a bad hangover by following these tips:

• Limit yourself to one drink per hour. The body can process alcohol at a rate of about 15ml per hour, the equivalent to approximately one small can of medium strength lager.
•  Eat a meal before you start drinking. Food helps to absorb alcohol, giving the body more time to process it and reducing the risk of a hangover.
• Drink plenty of water to counter the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Intersperse alcoholic drinks with water to avoid the ‘morning after thirst’.
• Avoid drinks that contain large amounts of congeners, as these tend to cause more severe hangovers. Generally, these are dark-coloured drinks such as red wine, brandy, and port.

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