Over the years, so many myths about liquor have come up, and some which are actually not true, have become mainstream. How many times have you been with a group of friends or just a social setting and the thought of how serious of a hangover you will have the next day? Or rather, you will deal with that when it gets there, right? From drinking cold Fanta orange, to taking shots of the same liquor you were drinking to cure a hangover, or drinking wine to counter the hangover, we have heard all sorts of ‘cures’ for a hangover. Well, we are here to debunk some myths and offer some researched solutions for the next time you find yourself in a situation where you previously swore that you would never drink again.

MYTH 1

Drinking alcohol at night help you sleep better

Even though it might seem like it’s helping at the time, using alcohol of any kind to fall asleep will always backfire. Alcohol use right before bed can impair your mood, alertness, and quality of sleep, as well as raise your chance of an accident. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a type of sleep in which you dream and your eyes move rapidly while closed. Your most vivid dreams occur during REM sleep, which is diminished when you drink alcohol. Your brain activity during REM sleep resembles that of your awake brain in many ways. It is believed that REM sleep is crucial for memory and learning.

MYTH 2

Coffee and energy drinks can sober you up

The main determinant of your level of intoxication is your blood alcohol content, which coffee actually has no effect on. What coffee does is that it masks how intoxicated you might actually be. In actuality, you yourself must determine whether or not you have had too many. Some of the effects of mixing alcohol with coffee are;

Elevated blood pressure: Both caffeine and alcohol have the potential to raise blood pressure, and their combined effects may be more pronounced than their individual effects.

Irregular heartbeat can be brought on by both alcohol and coffee.

Since coffee masks the effects of alcohol, you might even choose to drive or do any other activity that requires your maximum attention, this is risky and dangerous. Instead, listen to your body and gauge yourself. The same concept applies to energy drinks as well. Monitoring the amount of time alcohol remains in your system, stay hydrated, and wait for your body to eliminate it. Unfortunately, hakuna shortcuts. Your body will eliminate it itself.

MYTH 3

Drinking more cures a hangover

How many times have we heard/done this before? Basically, the trick of this says that you drink more to cure your hangover. As per research, the findings of this state that drinking more alcohol will simply make your recovery take longer, even though it might feel like it will lessen your hangover and nausea. Your body is already working hard to rid itself of the alcohol you’ve previously consumed; all you’re doing is adding more toxins to it.

MYTH 4

‘Holding your liquor’ means that alcohol isn’t affecting your body as much

People may overindulge in alcohol to feel intoxicated if they believe they can hold their liquor, which means they can consume larger amounts with fewer noticeable consequences. A greater tolerance to alcohol does not imply that the body is immune to its effects; rather, it suggests that consumers should exercise greater caution.

Even while they may not notice the effects of the alcohol right away, their bodies are still being affected, and their increased drinking puts them at risk for falls, cognitive decline, and other problems.

MYTH 5

Eating Bread or Greasy Food Soaks Up Alcohol

Food can slow alcohol absorption if eaten before drinking, but it doesn’t “soak up” alcohol once it’s in your system. It might make you feel better, but your blood alcohol level won’t change.

Here we have it guys. Next time before you head out for sherehe keep these tips in mind. Get this and more from Quest Liquor Store, and be sure to browse our catalogue, by clicking here to find alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, vapes and confectionery.