Many perceive alcoholism as a bad habit, which you can easily get rid of. If this were so, then most likely, only a few would suffer from such a problem. Unfortunately, alcoholism is a serious illness. And often incurable. People suffering from alcoholism do not realize that they are seriously ill and need to be treated. Few of them go to clinics. And often this happens at the insistence of relatives. Of course, you can’t give up in the fight for a person close to you, and you should try to save him.
You just need to understand that this will require a lot of patience and time. A person suffering from alcoholism often breaks down, can not stand it and begins to drink even worse than before treatment. It happens that such people do it out of spite to everyone to make it clear that no one can indicate or prohibit something to them. There are alcoholics who realize that they are suffering from a serious illness. And without the necessary treatment, they cannot recover.
Hard drinking
Alcoholism is always accompanied by binges. After them, a hangover appears.
Binge is a continuous period during which a person drinks alcohol.
The longer this period and the higher the degree of alcohol a person drinks, the harder the hangover will go on. In some cases, a stroke or heart attack may occur.
Therefore, it is very important to know how and with what drugs to get out of this condition.
During a drinking bout, a person suffering from alcoholism is not able to control himself and monitor what quality and in what quantities he drinks alcohol.
How many days does a hangover last? This mainly depends on how many days the drinking bout lasted and how much alcohol was drunk.
Signs
But before you answer the question of how long a hangover lasts, you need to understand the symptoms and causes of this syndrome.
Symptoms that often accompany a hangover syndrome :
- Severe headaches in the frontal area and in the temples. This suggests that blood pressure rises. It is advisable to measure the blood pressure monitor and take measures to reduce it.
- Muscle pain.
- Nausea and vomiting are also common. This indicates poisoning and severe intoxication in the body.
- Hypersensitivity to bright light, it is difficult to open your eyes.
- Chills, in some cases, body temperature may increase.
- In general, a person always feels weakness and malaise.
Why does a hangover appear?
The cause of the hangover is ethyl alcohol, which is added to almost all types of alcohol. Ethanol dehydrates the body. Therefore, a person feels thirst, which must be quenched. A large amount of useful minerals is excreted from the body through urine, so a sluggish state is guaranteed after drinking. Of course, the liver suffers, which has the greatest blow, which it is unable to cope with. And this leads to a decrease in glucose in the blood and causes lethargy and chills.
And what is characteristic, light-colored alcohol (vodka, tequila, martini) causes a less hangover syndrome than dark-colored drinks (cognac, rum, etc.). The latter contain more chemicals. But again, it all depends on the amount of alcohol consumed.
How long does a hangover depend on?
How long does a hangover last? Alcohol can cause permanent damage to your internal organs. First of all, the heart, liver, and respiratory system suffer. Alcohol can lead to the formation of malignant tumors in the oral cavity and to cancer of the esophagus. It can also cause asthma and epilepsy. A hangover can last from one day to several. What determines the duration?
- From age, that is, the younger the body, the easier it is to cope with the removal of alcohol from the body.
- From the floor. It is much more difficult for women to get out of hard drinking than for men.
- From health. The healthier the body, the easier it will endure a hangover syndrome.
- The amount of alcohol that was drunk. The less they drank in the evening, the easier it is to endure a hangover.
- From the duration of binge. Accordingly, the more days you drink, the longer you will cope with this painful syndrome.
Another important factor is the physiological and psychological characteristics of each organism. There are diseases in the presence of which the use of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
One day binge
How long does a hangover last? Now we will answer this question. Also consider some of the nuances.
Let's start with the smallest and consider how long a hangover lasts after a day of binge. From a few hours to one day. In rare cases, up to two days. Everything again depends on the above factors. But a short hangover does not indicate mild symptoms. As soon as you feel nauseous, it is advisable to drink an absorbent or empty your stomach. In no case should you load the body with heavy and harmful food on the day after drinking. It is better to eat broth or light soup and crackers. And a lot of fluid is needed. Therefore, drink water, tea, compote (from dried fruits). You also need to take a pill of pain medication and, of course, you need sleep.
But a hangover after binge is a bit more complicated, and its symptoms are more pronounced.
Two-day binge
How long does a hangover last after a two-day binge? As a rule, up to two or three days. The main painful symptoms are added to sleep disorders, apathy and lethargy. A person needs more time to get out of this state than after a one-day booze. Since in this case, the attack with ethyl alcohol lasts a longer time. In this case, it would be nice to take a contrast shower. The body will cheer up. Then the immune system will more effectively resist the damaging effects.
There is still a severe form of a hangover after a long binge, which can often develop into another booze. A similar symptom indicates a severe form of alcoholism in a person with whom to fight.
Long drinking bout
How long does a hangover last after a long binge? From two to several days. Usually a person goes out on his own. And it happens that he can’t cope and starts drinking again, since alcohol eases his condition. The symptoms of a hangover after long binges are much harder than after short-term drunkenness. The main symptoms are added irritation, insomnia, apathy, psychosis, excitability of the nervous system and many others. It is advisable to treat such hangovers in special institutions with the help of droppers under the supervision of medical personnel.
How to prevent a hangover?
Of course, doctors warn about the dangers of alcohol for the body. But many, unfortunately, do not listen and continue to drink, despite the dire consequences. And if you still decide to drink alcohol, then try to take all the necessary measures to prevent a hangover syndrome.
First, drink one type of alcohol. Do not mix. This is much worse. It is necessary to have a good snack, especially eat more fatty foods. It will envelop the stomach, which will lower the absorption of ethanol in the blood.
Before you start drinking, drink at least half an hour some absorbent. It can be activated carbon or its analogues. If you still drank too much, then try to induce an emetic reaction. It is advisable to do this using a small amount of potassium permanganate. After that, rinse the stomach well with the same potassium permanganate or just water. If you follow these simple rules, then in the morning you wake up fresh and healthy. But this applies to those who are planning a short-term booze. These tips do not apply to alcoholics. Although they also need to eat. Indeed, with protracted binges, people voluntarily refuse to eat because they do not feel hunger.
How to deal with a hangover?
But if the hangover did occur, then you must immediately try to take activated charcoal, which absorbs and removes all toxins from the body. Then it is advisable to drink an anesthetic.
If the heart bothers, then you must definitely take the appropriate drugs. Drink plenty of water. It would be nice to take sedatives. Or you can drink mint tea. Quenches thirst well and alleviates the painful condition of cucumber pickle. It is necessary to take a shock dose of vitamins. This will help your immunity fight the toxins that have accumulated in different parts of your body.