Binge DrinkingWe've all heard of the phenomenon that is binge drinking and you may be wondering how bad hangovers can be if you're considering indulging in this currently popular hobby. As you may expect, common sense prevails and your hangover is likely to be far worse that a normal one following a bingeing session in town. What is binge drinking exactly?Binge drinking is the act of drinking lots and lots of alcohol in a very short time period and ending up completely hammered. The result is nearly always the same: the binge drinkers are out of control, cannot walk straight, are sometimes sick, sometimes violent, sometimes they pass out. In short, anything that's reckless, careless, dangerous and embarrassing is possible whilst in this state.There is no exact measurement of the level of alcohol consumption which qualifies it as a real alcohol binge as everybody is different in terms of the effects alcohol has on them. To put it bluntly though, bingeing is about getting very drunk very quickly indeed.This past decade, binge drinking has received international coverage due to the growing influence and the negative and anti-social consequences associated with it. The phenomenon has even been exported to France, where people still refer to it by its original English name, "le binge drinking". Unbelievable non? How about my hangover if I binge drink?Apart from making it clear that we think binge drinking is for total losers, even though we've done it ourselves, it can also give you the daddy of all hangovers, not to mention severe liver damage if you indulge in it regularly. So it may not be a good idea for you. Just some friendly advice! Most people have done it at least once in their life, and generally grow out of it.The hangover you suffer from can be evil as they come though. Depending on what you've been drinking, you could spend the next day or two stuck in bed, waiting for your body to slowly process the poison out of your body, suffering from severe pain. However, a hangover and all the silly things you did whilst drunk are just the visible problems. Potentially more harmful long term will be the damage you do to your liver. What do I do to stop binge drinking?You may be getting tired of having memory black outs, waking up with someone you don't have any recollection of meeting, waking up in a cell or in a hospital from your bingeing exploits. How do you stop it? Good question.You have most likely developed a heavy drinking habit, which means you'll have to get into the habit of drinking less alcohol instead, that's all. Often, drinking too much is a consquence of spending time with others who do the same.The first time you follow these guidelines, you'll see that it'll be easier to control yourself and to exercise self discipline afterwards. Moderating your drinking should be easier. - Avoid hard drinks like spirits, stick instead to beer and preferably lower alcohol content beer - Drink it slowly. Every time you see yourself raising your arm to sip, restrain it for a bit longer. Have longer pauses between drinks too. Just do it! - Stay in control. Make it your priority to stay in control, no matter what. Repeat it to yourself before going out. Get our free newsletter for beating hangovers for good! - Give yourself a budget for the night: aim to save money, by doing so you'll actually end up drinking less. Yes we've done it, and yes it works well. - Always eat a good meal shortly before drinking. - Consider not going out with the same friends with who you drink too heavily. Or at least, seeing them a bit less often than usual. If you're still having issues, read our
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