Effects of Hangovers Long-Lasting, Study Finds

The after-effects of drinking can sometimes be just as dangerous as being drunk.
Effects of Hangovers Long-Lasting, Study Finds
A new report on hangovers shows that the after-effects of drinking can influence an individual’s performance long after his or her blood alcohol levels have returned to zero. (Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images
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Activities such as driving, operating machinery or tools, or making important decisions are not such a good idea after a night of heavy drinking—even if you’ve “slept it off,” according to a new study on hangovers.

Éduc'alcool, a Quebec-based non-profit that aims to educate the public on the responsible use of alcohol, says those who engage in “abusive drinking” may not be in full possession of their faculties for a full 24 hours after the drinking stops.

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