Drinking Alcohol, harm mitigation

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Social death and sobriety and all that. Going to the bar and drinks like adults do and if you had a good night, your home after midnight, each hour after is another level on the good-time meter.

A clean drug that medicates inhibition is not to be found, hoever some candidates have been proposed but mitigation of the situation.

The two biggest advice are...

  1. drink plenty of water, before, during and after
  2. take a big full water bottle to bed with you and keep it at arms length.
  3. dose up on vitamins and minerals.

  1. Dehydration: Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production, leading to dehydration. Dehydration can cause symptoms like thirst, dry mouth, and dizziness.

Electrolyte Imbalance: Alcohol consumption can disrupt the balance of electrolytes in the body, such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium, leading to weakness and fatigue.

  1. Acetaldehyde: When the liver metabolizes alcohol, it produces a toxic substance called acetaldehyde. This compound is thought to contribute to hangover symptoms, including nausea and headaches.
  2. Gastrointestinal Disturbances: Alcohol can irritate the stomach lining, leading to nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
  3. Disruption of Sleep Patterns: Although alcohol can initially make you drowsy and help you fall asleep, it can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to poor-quality sleep and fatigue the next day.
  

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