Alcohol and its consequences - The chemistry of the hangover

Flooding of every cell in our body with a huge amount of ethanol affects the entire metabolism of all organs. This explains the broad variation of symptoms after drinking to much. There is no real cure fur hangover.,, Chemie in unserer Zeit" recommends much pure water against the dehydration, aspirin or ibuprofen against the throbbing headaches, fruit juice against hypoglycemia, Mom's powerful chicken soup to compensate for electrolyte losses, a vitamine pill because of its powerful placebo-effect, compassion and words of comfort of the loved ones and finally-if blood circulation and control of the lower extremities admit an upright walk-a long stroll in fresh air. Meanwhile one should think deeply about the pointlessness of excessive drinking. This all helps and on the next day it will all be over-at least until next time. Well then: Cheers and Bottoms up!.