I spent a year in Africa with an alcoholic Irishman called Charlie Allen whose pride was his drinking culture. Around five pm he used to look out the window and announce that the sun has gone down so it was permitted to drink and he did so till the driver carried his body back from the Bauchi Club. His drinking knowledge was extensive and it is topical to make it available to those thirstying for culture.
A full stomach slows down the absorption of alcohol, giving the body more time to process the toxins. Greasy, oily foods are the best. Food in the stomach decreases stomach irritation, in turn reducing the likelihood that a drinker will vomit.
Mix the drink with ice (water). This ensures the body is hydrated before the diuretic effect takes hold.
Drink slowly. The body takes about an hour to process a single drink.
Dont mix drinks. Each new type of alcohol puts more toxins in the body, leading to a more severe hangover.
Beer and champagne are carbonated, speeding up the absorption and toxins buildup.
Dry (Sec) chilled white wines are safe because they have no toxic congeners. Clear dry liquors like vodka, rum and gin are better than dark or sweet liquors like bourbon, scotch or tequila because they have fewer congeners.
Take two aspirins with a full glass of water - The prostaglandin inhibitors in the aspirin decrease hangover severity.
Eat breakfast including eggs. No coffee because it will further dehydrate the drinker.
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