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

2torial #0448: Learn2 Help a Hangover (Continued) Safeguard against gross over-indulgence It's difficult to keep your wits about you when drinking heavily, but if you can remember, keep these things in mind. Disappearing into the kitchen for a big glass of water between alcoholic drinks may be the single best thing that you can do for yourself all evening. Milk and dairy products (and any other high-fat foods) also retard absorption of alcohol, so eat those crackers and cheese that your gracious host put out. Why not pace yourself for the evening, rather than standing near the keg until it runs dry? Before you go to bed, drink some more water. Down a B-complex vitamin as well, and you'll be ahead of the game in the morning. Step 4