Ever gone out with friends and got drunker than you planned? Get tips to party safer and enjoy your night.
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Remember every funny story and fun moment without the next-day regret and hangxiety. Here’s how to have an epic night without a gnarly hangover.
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Before you go out, get a solid meal with protein, carbs, and fat like a burger to absorb the booze. That way there’s less of a chance of getting sick or blacking out.1
Start off with water to stay hydrated and prevent a raging headache later.2
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Take it slow with just one drink every hour. Pace yourself with a glass of water in between each drink to keep your night going.
Snack as much as you can to handle alcohol better. Your body will thank you later.
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Getting a good night’s rest is key to recovery.
Drink a glass of water before bed to help avoid a morning headache.
Adding stimulants like Adderall®, Ritalin®, and Dexedrine® into the mix isn’t the move to stay up later. This can cause a racing heartbeat, chest pain, or dizziness.3
Uppers mask your body’s warning signs and make it harder to know when you’ve gone too far.4,5
Your heart can’t keep up when you mix drinking and stimulants. Stimulants can make it go on turbo mode and even cause a sudden heart attack.6–8
Any stimulant that isn't your prescription could be laced with deadly fentanyl. Go to Over the Dose to learn the risks and how to stay safe.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, you are not alone. Reach out to the VT Helplink for free and confidential treatment and recovery services.
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