ALCOHOL HANGOVER taking a scientific point of view...

Sometimes scientific work is rather practical :-) This paper studied different
ALCOHOL HANGOVER EFFECTS . I don´t know whether this is only reflects a problem of students but they seem to be very good test objects for psychology topics. Well, the results of this study are not very new : Heavy alcohol consumption lowed mood, caused disrupted sleep, symptoms of fatigue at the day after and caused additional physical and emotional symptoms. Knowing all these consequences including the risk of alcohol addiction will not stop us to start the new year with lots of drinks...
Another recent article is about randomized studies for treatment or prevention of alcohol hangover. They tested propranolol, tropisetron, tolfenamic acid, fructose or glucose, and the dietary supplements Borago officinalis (borage), Cynara scolymus (artichoke), Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear), and a yeast based preparation. All failed to achieve any significant benefit... The authors concluded : "The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation.". This is true. Anyway, most people will not rely on scientific evidence but start a self-trial...

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