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Im enjoying the polls recently,Im wondering how many people drink alcohol and also post if your under age.I am under age but dont drink.

Again probably not original but ne what 'cha gonna do

I drink alcohol. The first time I got drunk was at 17, so I have never been drunk underage.

Im assuming you werent the person who voted never then..In Ireland that is under age

I've had it in the past but I don't particularly like the taste, nor am I interested in getting drunk. I'm iffy about drinking caffeinated or carbonated beverages...let alone alcoholic ones. I promise I'm not as boring and up-tight as I sound. I'm 20, and yeah in the US drinking age is 21. I hate college parties, though I have to say it's a lot more enjoyable when it's not a bunch of straight guys...

I started drinking around 15-16. Knacker drinking FTW.

I'm underage, and I drink occasionally. Mainly just beer.

not here most people drink under age hell most of my friends do.

I hate knackers with an uncompromised passion not that you mention it

Im assuming you werent the person who voted never then..In Ireland that is under ageYeah, well, those only apply to people in Ireland.

I drink beer (Erdinger or Guinness) if i'm in the pub , which should always be the preferred venue, wine if i'm in the flat (white mostly), and spirits before I go to a club (although I never buy alcohol in a club. I prefer to just get suitably drunk beforehand)

It's painfully expensive to drink in a club anyway.

"Never" is closest to the amount of alcohol I drink. I don't think a sip of Communion wine a week really counts. I'm underage, and I won't be able to drink on my 21st birthday because it's during the week -- actually, it's a Monday. Hmm. Almost an excuse to drink, though I can pretty much guarantee I won't.

*counts how many Irish are already in this thread...*


Edit: Timewarp for teh win!1!

I dont drink. I dont like the taste of alcohol, and I hate the idea of losing control of myself. Love being around drunk people though

I drink beer (Erdinger or Guinness) if i'm in the pub , which should always be the preferred venue, wine if i'm in the flat (white mostly), and spirits before I go to a club.

I never buy alcohol in a club. I prefer to just get suitably drunk beforehand

I had a feeling Id come across people like you

I drink beer (Erdinger or Guinness) if i'm in the pub , which should always be the preferred venue, wine if i'm in the flat (white mostly), and spirits before I go to a club.

I never buy alcohol in a club. I prefer to just get suitably drunk beforehand

*counts how many Irish are already in this thread...*


Edit: Timewarp for teh win!1!

Watch it psychotic mongooses:mp5:!:upyours:

You cant guess what I mean by your last post

Watch it psychotic mongooses:mp5:!:upyours:

*looks around*

What?

You don't like me pointing out the whole Irish and drink thing?

*looks around*

What?

You don't like me pointing out the whole Irish and drink thing?

tiny bit rascist and I really dont appreciate it and dundee I mean you get absoleutely wasted for no reason and then go to a club but anyway forget it

I had a feeling Id come across people like you

People like me?

one question why do my posts keep coming before posts Ive replied to or already seen that should be before mine

It's painfully expensive to drink in a club anyway.

Yup a bottle of something painful in the flat is much better and it means I don't feel bad about dancing like i'm insane on an empty dancefloor if I get there too early in the night

tiny bit rascist and I really dont appreciate it and dundee I mean you get absoleutely wasted for no reason and then go to a club but anyway forget itHas Ireland been dethroned in the highest per capita consumption of alcohol? I mean, regardless of the relatively high percentage of abstinents.

one question why do my posts keep coming before posts Ive replied to or already seen that should be before mineBecause Jolt is teh suck when it comes to synchronization.

You cant guess what I mean by your last post

I'm not sure I can

People who drink more than one kind of alcohol? Surely that's most people

I love me some Glenlivet, followed by Jameson's. Straight of course, I don't even put 'em on the rocks.........*drools*

tiny bit rascist and I really dont appreciate it

hee hee hee.

Lighten up.

and dundee I mean you get absoleutely wasted for no reason and then go to a club but anyway forget it

Once you enter the working world, there's always a reason to drink...

oh dear god keep going further down in my view dundee and I suppose you will prob reply saying you dont care what I think

tiny bit rascist and I really dont appreciate it and dundee I mean you get absoleutely wasted for no reason and then go to a club but anyway forget it

You need a tiny bit of humour to read Psychotics post methinks ;)

Absolutely wasted for no reason? There's a very good reason for it. I have even more fun then

Has Ireland been dethroned in the highest per capita consumption of alcohol? I mean, regardless of the relatively high percentage of abstinents.

I thought Luxembourg had us beat

Edit:

Ireland now has the 4th highest per capita consumption in the world just behind Luxembourg, the Czech Republic and Hungary

Link (http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/pages/trends/articles/trends%202005.htm)

I'm 17, which is underage in the UK. I drink at home with family sometimes, although getting drunk off beer depresses the hell out of me, the only time I got truly wasted was after my prom and that was only with friends, so it was quite a night.

Never. Addictive substances are for the weak.

**sips quadruple espresso**

Ireland has the highest rates of binge-drinking in the European Union, a survey exploring attitudes to alcohol has indicated.
Finland and Britain came second and third in the Eurobarometer survey.

In Italy and Greece, by comparison, only 2% of people said they did binge-drink - defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.

Pathetic.

binge-drink - defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.

So if I have 5 beers in a 12 hour session/sitting - I'm "binge drinking".
Who came up with that definition? A teetotaller did, that's who.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6451019.stm

oh dear god keep going further down in my view dundee and I suppose you will prob reply saying you dont care what I think

I've gone down in your view?

You still haven't told me why i'm such a terrible person though

Little bit aggressive aren't you

I don't really drink. I'm 15 and my parents are very very anti-underage drinking, very strict on it. So rarely any opportunity anyway.

I've gone down in your view?

You still haven't told me why i'm such a terrible person though

Little bit aggressive aren't you

admittedly I am just a wee bit aggressive lol

Yes. And in copious amounts. I'm 21, nearly 22 (:(), so I've been drinking for about 5 years.

Chalk up another one for the Irish. Of the northern variety, anyway.

Yes, I do. I started at about 16, but have only been really very pished once, which is fine. Don't really see why people drink to get extremely plastered. Not actually that much enjoyable about it.

I drink. Alot. started when I was 16, not often. Now, alot. Working in a beer bar will do that for ya...that and being in college.

Incidentally, I live in the number one beer drinking neighborhood in the US

I've been drinking since I was 14 or 15, graduating from the park to the pub at 16, thanks to facial hair and a cool landlord.

oh dear god keep going further down in my view dundee and I suppose you will prob reply saying you dont care what I think
Relevant question - why should we care what you think?

Since your a teetoller with the moral intensity of a six-year-old, most people don't care what you have to say.

Not actually that much enjoyable about it.
Being sick is one thing, but thinking you can dance really is another...

I thought Luxembourg had us beat

Edit:



Link (http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/pages/trends/articles/trends%202005.htm)
Ugh. We've got a lot of hard drinking ahead of us to get our title back, chaps. Call the offy and get settled.
Pathetic.



So if I have 5 beers in a 12 hour session/sitting - I'm "binge drinking".
Who came up with that definition? A teetotaller did, that's who.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6451019.stm
I concur. The only thing that definition of binge drinking is good for is scaremongering.
"ZOMG BINGE DRINKING IS UP X%! LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS BEFORE DRUNKARDS STEAL HER AWAY IN THE NIGHT!"

And so on.
I drink. Alot. started when I was 16, not often. Now, alot. Working in a beer bar will do that for ya...that and being in college.

Incidentally, I live in the number one beer drinking neighborhood in the US
Nice work. High five!
*high fives*
Relevant question - why should we care what you think?

Since your a teetoller with the moral intensity of a six-year-old, most people don't care what you have to say.
Also, welcome to the internet, where there's always someone who doesn't give a shit about what you have to say about anything.

I used to drink a lot. Specifically, from the age of 15 until I was about 32 I would be out drinking most nights, sometimes to excess, and sometimes just a few pints. Since then I find myself drinking less and less.

In fact, since the smoking ban came in in March 06 I doubt I've been out drinking more than a couple of dozen times, all told.

Relevant question - why should we care what you think?

Since your a teetoller with the moral intensity of a six-year-old, most people don't care what you have to say.

Moral intensity of a six year old.You evidently have the intelligence of a goldfish and Im not going to get into a huge argument.

Correct me if Im wrong intelligent users or is it mostly pr*cks who say that.honestly I mean correct me if Im wrong

Moral intensity of a six year old.You evidently have the intelligence of a goldfish and Im not going to get into a huge argument.
You should find another forum to frequent then. All we do here is argue.

Correct me if Im wrong intelligent users or is it mostly pr*cks who say that.honestly I mean correct me if Im wrong

Not all the users are intelligent, I'm sure we can all agree on that.

You should find another forum to frequent then. All we do here is argue
No we don't.


Sorry, someone had to...

Ugh. We've got a lot of hard drinking ahead of us to get our title back, chaps. Call the offy and get settled.
Bringing Ireland back, one pint at a time.
I concur. The only thing that definition of binge drinking is good for is scaremongering.
"ZOMG BINGE DRINKING IS UP X%! LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS BEFORE DRUNKARDS STEAL HER AWAY IN THE NIGHT!"
Their definition doesn't even allow for me to get a decent buzz going. I mean, come on...five drinks? What do I look like, a freshman?!

Nice work. High five!
*high fives*
Amazing what can be done when 50% of the population attends BU, BC, Harvard, MIT, and Emerson, and the rest of the population comes from Korea, Mexico, and Brazil. Sadly, we drink more that the Irish down in Southie.

Being sick is one thing, but thinking you can dance really is another...
True, true.
Moral intensity of a six year old.You evidently have the intelligence of a goldfish and Im not going to get into a huge argument.

Correct me if Im wrong intelligent users or is it mostly pr*cks who say that.honestly I mean correct me if Im wrong
Oh please.

Criticising someone because they drink at home before going to clubs (where a double JD might cost £6, which is ridiculous) is a bit much.

I got very drunk when i was 15 (in front of lots of relatives and family, who were also pretty drunk), had a massive hangover then didn't drink much until i was 18.

I'm usually the sort of drunk who's very happy, and give most of my booze away (then it's all gone and i get really pissed at giving it away, i've learnt that lesson), the funniest time i had was pretending to do military drills through the streets (after playing call of duty 4 while drunk), very funny, to my more sober friends.
But one time a horrific hangover, and thought i was going to die, absolute murder, i tried drinking water spewed it up, tried taking painkillers, spewed them up too (urghh), then i was about to get a taxi to a hospital, but was too out of it to walk far, fortunately a friend helped me go for a walk and a drink of high caffiene sugary juice, i was better then.

I've always drunk far less now since then, i never want a hangover like that.

EDIT: hold on, why should people post if they're underage? dodgy ground there mate.

well i don't drink alcohol ever... I do have the right age to do so if i want to though, but it simply doesn't seem to me as a good use of my time... By which i don't want to have said that i think it is a disgusting habit or even that it is something bad. I do realize that some people think it is fun to do so, and i respect that, as long as they respect that i don't drink...
If your from Flanders (part of Belgium, one of the countries with the greatest bear export in the world) then it is rather strange to explain that to everyone though :P

I'm 22, and I'm drinking a Sam Adams Winter Lager right now.

Im enjoying the polls recently,Im wondering how many people drink alcohol and also post if your under age.I am under age but dont drink.

Again probably not original but ne what 'cha gonna do

Seeing as doing so would kill me, no.

It's funny that somebody brought up that the Irish binge drink the most. Forgive me for not sourcing, but I recall reading in a newspaper that Danes are actually number 1 or 2 on the list for drinking overall (a far more relevant statistic).

I only drink when I want to, which is rarely, but which can also be quite randomly.

I don't think I could ever drink. Its just not something that seems appealing to me in any sense. I don't mind watching other people do it, but its just not for me.

Where can the people drink legaly at 17?
In South Africa the legal drinking age is 18 but if you havent been drunk by age 13 you are an outcast, my first time drunk was at age 11 and that was 10 years ago.

I’m the same as Nana from the Royle Family: I don’t drink.

Except a brandy at funerals.


And a glass of Champagne at weddings



Ooh, and a wee sherry at Christmas.






And, to be social, a stout at New Year. :p

Sometimes. Some of the stronger beers, mead and absinthe mostly, with the occasional wine. I however prefer non-alcoholic beverages.

Of course I do... what an odd question.

Where can the people drink legaly at 17?
In South Africa the legal drinking age is 18 but if you havent been drunk by age 13 you are an outcast, my first time drunk was at age 11 and that was 10 years ago.

In Germany, it's legal once you're 16.
Most people have a beer now and then a lot sooner though. I don't know when I had my first sip, I must have been too small to remember.

I never drank under age. Parents were alcoholics so I made up my mind not to touch the stuff at all.

I drink therefore I am.
My parents never drank so I never had much of anything when I was young. I'm doing a good job of making up for it (although I don't drink as much as I did when I was at Uni. Work doesn't like it when I'm drunk...neither do the patients...*shrug*).

Brought up essentially Muslim so never drank at all until I dropped that religion in my twenties. Now I drink when I wish to, a few times a year perhaps, at most. I fail to see what all the excitement is about...

I drink occaissionally, its been about a month now since I've had one.

I've been legal for 15 years, but I still get carded.

Oh, lord god yes I drink.

Only alcohol I ever had was shoved down my throat so they could chop off my tip.

I did I'd take some vodka in any citrus drink or a captain 'n coke, thanks.

Only on days that end with "Y" and only to excess.

Only on days that end with "Y" and only to excess.

its good to see you don't get carried away with it :p

No.

Yes, I actually had 10 bottles of Guinness last night. It was quite good.

One New Year's Eve my dad added a little bit of liquor to an older friend of mine's hot chocolate and I afterwards had a sip of that hot chocolate. Would I still qualify as "never" or would that still count as having technically drank alcohol? And does church communion wine count when you haven't drank it in a while, don't plan to, wouldn't want to and aren't religious anyway?

I'm 19, I live in the UK, I'm currently at University.

So yes, I do drink from time to time:p

I'm 16, and I drink small amounts very randomly.

Dear god yes. By preference, red wine, but by necessity, whatever the shop on campus/bar/supermarket has on offer.

I recently spent £55 on joining the Sunday Times Wine club, and recieved 15 bottles of red wine for my troubles. Hurrah!

Yes I do.

In fact I only just got back from the Student BAr and have consumed 5 different cocktails, some lager and tequila.

Yes, but not particularly often. I frequently spill it all over myself at work though (the optics hate me).

I get a bit tipsy every few weekends or so. Mostly the rum or brandy that my father left behind. Yes, me is underage, never been drunk though, so I guess that makes up for it.

i'm drunk right now.

I don't drink, but this is mostly because I don't have quick and easy access to alcohol.

I'm 19, I live in the UK, I'm currently at University.

So yes, I do drink from time to time:p


What uni are you at?

All true American expats are drunks.

Aha! There is no legal age here for drinking - you're just forbidden to buy if you're under 16.
Anyway... the only things I'm underage for now are: running for the Senate (min 40 years) and the Presidency of the Republic (50 years). :(

Aha! There is no legal age here for drinking - you're just forbidden to buy if you're under 16.
Anyway... the only things I'm underage for now are: running for the Senate (min 40 years) and the Presidency of the Republic (50 years). :(

Really??To run for any house of parliament here you only have to be 21 and president is 35 but the taoiseach is head of government so...

What country do you live in??

I drink from time to time. I used to drink more when I was underage, though.

I don't drink that often, although most of my mates spend their spare time completely wasted.
I know 13 year olds here that get hammered at every oppurtunity.

stupid question of course I drink and I'm a very clever drinker at that :p

rumor has it though the UK age to legally purchase will be pushed up to 21 within the year :(

The only alcohol I ever drink is the wine at church. I don't like it, it gives me headaches when I drink it. So I don't think I'm going to want to drink alcohol other than that.

The only alcohol I ever drink is the wine at church. I don't like it, it gives me headaches when I drink it. So I don't think I'm going to want to drink alcohol other than that.

everyone hates wine thats why they get rid of it all in church

I say try Smirnoff Ice failing that don't let any old retard pour your cheap vodka based drink :p

rumor has it though the UK age to legally purchase will be pushed up to 21 within the year :(
2 choses -

RUMOR? JEEEESUS, MAN!

Also, I hope not, seeing as I've just passed 18. *sighs*
The only alcohol I ever drink is the wine at church. I don't like it, it gives me headaches when I drink it. So I don't think I'm going to want to drink alcohol other than that.
Could be due to the tanin in the red wine, to be fair.

Also, I hope not, seeing as I've just passed 18. *sighs*

same I think it has some credibility in the fact that life is cruel

Aye, of course I do! Usually every couple weekends.

stupid question of course I drink and I'm a very clever drinker at that :p

rumor has it though the UK age to legally purchase will be pushed up to 21 within the year :(
I've had the sneaking suspicion that the government will try to do something like that sometime soon, but I was also assured that there would be blood on the streets if they did try something like that. Admittedly, I think the person I was talking to was drunk at the time, as I was.

I've also got a bottle of Jagermeister and another of Harvey's Bristol Cream in the drinks cupboard with my name on it. I suspect that sherry might be considered a woman's drink, but the stuff is bloody lovely. Plus, it has Bristol in the name.

I've also got a bottle of Jagermeister and another of Harvey's Bristol Cream in the drinks cupboard with my name on it. I suspect that sherry might be considered a woman's drink, but the stuff is bloody lovely. Plus, it has Bristol in the name.
Ah, Bristol Cream. Good stuff. As to Jäger - not such a fan, but it's one way to get plastered without resorting to Absinthe.

Yes, I actually had 10 bottles of Guinness last night. It was quite good.

Y'see, it's weird, but it still sounds like some sort of hilarious boast despite the fact I regularly drink that much. Odd.

I first got drunk at 15. Although I got so drunk that I didn't drink again for almost four months.

Ethanol is not my drug of choice.

Yes, alcohol is good.

I haven't had any alcohol since... Enough minutes ago for me to get another montieths now...

The fist time I drank was at 12 I think but that was an exception, it lasted a few year until I became a more regular drinker because 12 is way to young obviously. When I was 17 and 18 and 19 I drank a lot, without it ever being problematic except for a few incidents, but I never got into fights or anything and I didn't annoy many people and I wasn't addicted, so no real problems. Nowadays I drink less, I don't know why, but being drunk is getting old and I'm finding drunk people more and more annoying and I don't want to be to hypocritical.

Really??To run for any house of parliament here you only have to be 21 and president is 35 but the taoiseach is head of government so...

What country do you live in??

Italy, man, as stated in the sig.

Here the age limits are:
14 for sex (with lots of limitations about age difference between the partners)
16 for cigarettes
18: coming of age for most of things (cars, guns, marrying, sex, voting for lower house, voting and running for local elections, referenda)
21 for some minor things (trucks)
25 to run for the lower house and to vote for the higher house (senate)
40 to run for the senate
50 to be elected President of the Republic (there is no "run" as the President is elected by the Parliament)

nope. not because i want to be a saint or anything, but because i feel no motivation to do so.

why? because emparing my judgement does nothing to provide gratification and my imagination does. and empairing my judgement does nothing to enhance that either.

about the only thing, other then yes, it does empair my judgement just like it does anyone else, it ever has done for me, was to make me feel more relaxed arround other people also doing so.

but that in turn never did anything good either, just got me a lot of rather annoying company. which also gratifies nothing.

so to each their own. enjoy enjoy if you do. but i can live just fine, and happier, without it, and do so.

it was something to explore when i hadn't yet done so, and i did.
and that was that.

=^^=
.../\...

Ah, Bristol Cream. Good stuff. As to Jäger - not such a fan, but it's one way to get plastered without resorting to Absinthe.
I have to say I really enjoy the taste.

i drank enough at uni. all the fun of being drunk was lost then, so i don't bother now except for new year and other special occasions

i think the first time i got drunk was at about 15

No, never. And I'm not planning to start drinking. I don't need that kind of crap.

The first time I drank, I was 16 and underage. The first time I got drunk I was 16 and not underage.
After that I didn't really drink until I was 18 and in my first year of university and I was only underage for two months until I turned 19.
I drink socially mostly, although sometimes on a hot day I'll come home and have a nice cold beer even if nobody's around.

16, and I voted sometimes. I'm not underage(Denmark), and I'm not interested in getting drunk. I just enjoy a good glass of wine or beer from time to time.

Never drank in my life.

I put down regularly, because that's what it was until just recently, since I moved it hasn't been too often. I used to go out at least once a week usually two or three times. Can't remember when I started drinking, probably about 16, which is underage in Britain depending upon the circumstances. I drink for the taste, a mix of higher class vodka [and Smirnoff barely classes as vodka], whiskey, and absinthe.

Right now I'm wishing that alcohol had never been invented. Does anyone know a cure for a whiskey hangover?:(

I started drinking around 15-16. Knacker drinking FTW.
Honey, you're never sober. You're Irish.

Never drank in my life.
Yeah, and you've also never breathed in your life, right? :p

I'm 19 and live in the US. I drink occasionally, but I haven't gotten drunk for a very long time.

The first time I did, I was 17.

I've never gotten behind the wheel. Never will.
Speaking of that, did you know a DUI counts as a felony in Canada? Meaning if you've had one in the United States, Canada won't allow you to enter.

Right now I'm wishing that alcohol had never been invented. Does anyone know a cure for a whiskey hangover?:(

yes there are many (and bound to be loads on the internet).
1) don't drink as much (but that's pointless in your case).
2) Take a painkiller (not too many as alcohol will mess about with it, but it helps the headache).
3) Go for a walk, i once had a hangover (i explained this earlier).
4) Drink some caffiene hit of say coffee expresso or some sugary drink.
5) Just eat soup to begin with, it's marvelous stuff, it's good for you and it's not too filling for your stomach.
6) if you have it pure oxygen (not too much, read instructions before breathing in) it can practically knock out a hangover with one breath and a vitamin pill.
7) A hangover is essentially your body with not enough water in it, it's dehydrated, your stomach might be full, so going for a walk or exercise is one of the main things, and some water helps too.

I'm not a medical expert but those are good guidelines i try to follow.

Honey, you're never sober. You're Irish.

Lol. cheeky bastard:)

yes there are many (and bound to be loads on the internet).
1) don't drink as much (but that's pointless in your case).
2) Take a painkiller (not too many as alcohol will mess about with it, but it helps the headache).
3) Go for a walk, i once had a hangover (i explained this earlier).
4) Drink some caffiene hit of say coffee expresso or some sugary drink.
5) Just eat soup to begin with, it's marvelous stuff, it's good for you and it's not too filling for your stomach.
6) if you have it pure oxygen (not too much, read instructions before breathing in) it can practically knock out a hangover with one breath and a vitamin pill.
7) A hangover is essentially your body with not enough water in it, it's dehydrated, your stomach might be full, so going for a walk or exercise is one of the main things, and some water helps too.

I'm not a medical expert but those are good guidelines i try to follow.

Caffeine is bad after a hangover, it will only cause you to dehydrate more. I don't see what pure oxygen could do against a hangover. Walking also doens't help, but it might make you feel better. My advice would be to drink a lot of water and eat soup or fruit or drink fruit juices (but only if you're not about to puke). Walking, brushing your teeth and showering also can make you feel better (and the last ones might be nice towards your surroundings). Other than that you can only wait till it's over.
The best thing you can do is staying sober though, the next best thing would be to drink lots of water between alcoholic drinks or if you forgot after the drinks.

2) Take a painkiller (not too many as alcohol will mess about with it, but it helps the headache).

DO NOT take any medications that contain acetaminophen (like Tylenol). When combined with alcohol, they could cause liver damage.


4) Drink some caffiene hit of say coffee expresso or some sugary drink.

Caffeine isn't a great idea, since it can contribute to dehydration, but it is a good idea to have foods and drinks that contain fructose (like fruit or fruit juices) because there's evidence that it might help your body burn out the remaining alcohol in your system.

Water, too. LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER.

5) Just eat soup to begin with, it's marvelous stuff, it's good for you and it's not too filling for your stomach.

Particularly soups that have lots of sodium and potassium. Drinking alcohol can deplete sodium and potassium in your body, and replacing them will be helpful.


6) if you have it pure oxygen (not too much, read instructions before breathing in) it can practically knock out a hangover with one breath and a vitamin pill.

I've never heard of that working. Oxygen does get you high, and getting high might make you feel better, but I doubt it will actually do much to take care of the hangover problems directly.


7) A hangover is essentially your body with not enough water in it, it's dehydrated, your stomach might be full, so going for a walk or exercise is one of the main things, and some water helps too.

I don't know that exercise will necessarily help, particularly since exercise can cause you to sweat which will further deplete your salts and contribute to dehydration. But water is a MUST. Gatorade is magic on hangovers, too.

*snip*

I'd say water's about the best thing. Just before you go to bed, drink a pint or two.

Honey, you're never sober. You're Irish.

Who said anything about sober?

DO NOT take any medications that contain acetaminophen (like Tylenol). When combined with alcohol, they could cause liver damage.
Caffeine isn't a great idea, since it can contribute to dehydration, but it is a good idea to have foods and drinks that contain fructose (like fruit or fruit juices) because there's evidence that it might help your body burn out the remaining alcohol in your system.
Water, too. LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER.
Particularly soups that have lots of sodium and potassium. Drinking alcohol can deplete sodium and potassium in your body, and replacing them will be helpful.
I've never heard of that working. Oxygen does get you high, and getting high might make you feel better, but I doubt it will actually do much to take care of the hangover problems directly.
I don't know that exercise will necessarily help, particularly since exercise can cause you to sweat which will further deplete your salts and contribute to dehydration. But water is a MUST. Gatorade is magic on hangovers, too.

Thanks, i didn't know about the caffeine effects on hangovers.
As for the pure oxygen, well my dad worked at a hospital(i think he was a counselor or something like that) and came in late one day, looked like hell, his boss said come here i'll fix that, gave him a vitamin pill and oxygen, and he said he felt fine after that. But i don't think that would be allowed now (considering potential dangers of pure oxygen) and of course my dad could have forgotten about the exact happenings after.
I knew about drinking lots of water.
I think exercise is good for hangovers, it gets your metabolism going faster with more blood pumping around your body, more oxygen flowing around to the deprived areas, and helps your brain consentrate after. But i understand that sweating could be a problem, and to be honest i never really feel like exercise after drinking.

I thought i'd add another post to this because i am suffering from a hangover now, probably drank too much, but one guy i went out drinking with said he drank a whole 70cl bottle of Vodka in one go, plus other shots, then he drank a little more with us, but had a chinese and lots of fruit juice before recommencing drinking. I was shocked, what a nutter, what a waste of Vodka, and the fact that now he needs to spend at least £50 on booze before he gets drunk. He's Irish too. But i wouldn't recommend doing this... ever, pretty stupid thing to do.
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Again i'll say i'm no health expert, but not drinking at all or less would reduce effects of a hangover.
Thanks again Bottle i think i'll have some soup following your advice (in fact i printed off your post, very helpful).

Oh and one more thing, i usually wake up early after drinking, i don't know why i hear about other people who just sleep for ages, but i don't so i'm wondering why this happens, i've got a hunch it's to do with my body crying out for water and waking me up, i don't know.

Caffeine is bad after a hangover, it will only cause you to dehydrate more. I don't see what pure oxygen could do against a hangover. Walking also doens't help, but it might make you feel better. My advice would be to drink a lot of water and eat soup or fruit or drink fruit juices (but only if you're not about to puke). Walking, brushing your teeth and showering also can make you feel better (and the last ones might be nice towards your surroundings). Other than that you can only wait till it's over.
The best thing you can do is staying sober though, the next best thing would be to drink lots of water between alcoholic drinks or if you forgot after the drinks.

The antioxidants in citrus fruits and tea will help a bit, especially if you've been drinking red wine or anything else with a dark natural colour or artificial colourants(alco-pop type things). Though they'd be of more help while you're drinking than the morning after.

But yeah, your best bet is water and lots of it.

I have seen first hand what achahol can do,I never have drunk I never will.

dont know if Ive ever been sober...*hic*

How did Ted Kennedy vote seven times?

Lol. cheeky bastard:)
At your service.

Who said anything about sober?
You did...or was that Ruffy? My memory's going due to old age. :(

never drunk alcohol, probably never will.

Im enjoying the polls recently,Im wondering how many people drink alcohol and also post if your under age.I am under age but dont drink.

Again probably not original but ne what 'cha gonna do

I voted sometimes, but actually it's rarely.

I think over the course of my life, I drank... 4 bottles worth... TOTAL.