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Avoid Dark Drinks

There's a school of thought that suggests that the darker the drink, the worse the hangover. That's because they contain more of something called congeners – chemicals that irritate brain tissue and blood vessels and worsen your hangover. If you suffer particularly from red wine or beer, stick to clearer spirits instead.

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