Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education

Hangovers

Definition - A hangover is a collection of symptoms resulting from excessive drinking. There is not an exact definition; symptoms vary from individual to individual. The most common complaints are headache, nausea, sluggishness, and irritability.

Cause - The cause is excessive consumption and the withdrawal of alcohol from the body.

Solution - Despite popular myth, there are no hangover cures, except, of course, less consumption. Check out gilligan.mc for more information