Darker liquors like whiskey and red wine contain higher levels of congeners, byproducts that can make hangovers more severe than clear liquors like vodka or gin.

To stay hydrated, use sugar-free electrolyte powders like Elite or Element, and avoid sugary options like Liquid IV and Gatorade.

Taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) helps your body produce glutathione, its master detoxifier, to help process alcohol and reduce hangover symptoms.

To minimize alcohol's negative impact on sleep, stop drinking at least three hours before bed, as the half-life of alcohol is four to five hours.

Eggs are rich in L-cysteine, which helps your liver detoxify acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism.

A cold shower can increase adrenaline, which may help speed up alcohol metabolism and its clearance from the brain and body.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol in the highest risk group for carcinogens, alongside asbestos, radiation, and tobacco.

According to the World Health Organization, there is no level of alcohol consumption that is safe for human health.