
	Intro: Before you begin Step 1: Consider your beverage of choice Step 2: Plan for the big evening Step 3: Safeguard against gross over-indulgence Step 4: Cope with the morning after, part one: rehydrate yourself Step 5: Cope with the morning after, part two: nourish youself





	As we all know, the best way to avoid hangovers is to simply not pour so much alcohol into your body. Your liver will thank you. A wet washcloth or cool compress on your forehead can help soothe the pain of a headache.

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Learn2 Help a Hangover (Continued)
Plan for the big evening

Now that you've chosen your poison, adopt these strategies regarding mixers and other pitfalls:

Carbonation speeds alcohol absorption, so consider mixing drinks with water instead of the fizzies.
Stay away from sweet tropical drinks, like zombies and pina coladas, and avoid sugary foods like cookies, cake and chocolate while drinking. Sweet flavors make it difficult to know how much alcohol you are taking in, and some people feel that the combination makes one's head spin.

Step 3