Life Kit What people get wrong about hangovers
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Nov 26, 2024 
Nzinga Harrison, a physician specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine, joins reporter Andy Tegel to demystify the topic of hangovers. They discuss the phenomenon of 'hangxiety,' the emotional toll of drinking too much, and effective recovery strategies. The conversation tackles misconceptions about alcohol's effects, emphasizing the importance of mindful drinking and hydration. Listeners gain practical tips for reassessing their relationship with alcohol, debunking popular hangover myths along the way.
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Safe Drinking Limits
- There's no healthy alcohol consumption, only "safe" drinking.
- Safe drinking is defined as one drink or less daily for women and two for men.
Tolerance Variability
- Individual tolerance varies due to many factors, affecting both drinking and hangover experiences.
- Factors include age, weight, gender, ethnicity, family history, nutrition, smoking, mood, health, and medications.
Hangover Variability
- About 25% of people experience no hangovers, even after intoxication.
- Hangover severity varies drastically; some experience intense symptoms after one drink, while others don't after many.