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Bourbon Street Remedies
- Bourbon Street revelers commonly suggested drinking lots of water or getting an IV to treat hangovers.
- Others swore by greasy breakfasts, electrolyte drinks, or simply sleeping it off.
Researcher Tests Cures On Himself
- Andrew Scholey regularly tests hangover cures on himself, drinking large amounts to evaluate them.
- He admits researchers sometimes 'suffer for science' to assess treatments firsthand.
Dehydration Is Overstated
- Alcohol is a diuretic and can increase urine output, but studies don't support dehydration as the main hangover cause.
- Drinking extra water after a night out generally does not relieve hangover symptoms unless vomiting caused fluid loss.