Nobody likes a hangover.
Your head is pounding. You might vomit at the first hint of food. Dragging yourself out of bed won't be a manageable task for at least two hours, and it's already noon.
If you've ever made the unfortunate mistake of doing one too many tequila shots, there is a good chance you have experienced some of these symptoms.
Now there is a new product claiming to prevent this condition. Cheerz USA Inc. will release a new product, Cheerz Peelerz, in December. According to the company's Web site, the lime-flavored product acts to prevent hangovers by boosting your body's ability to process alcohol.
Even better, this magic elixir is a liquid. You can simply mix it in with a double Tom Collins and be well on the way to a bright and sunny morning no matter how much you drink.
And all for the low, low price of $50 for 48 of these little "magic potions."
Seriously?
This product is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, so it certainly isn't going to hurt. But whether it works is something different. It probably depends on the person.
But there is no big secret to avoiding a hangover. Just drink responsibly.
This type of product is not new. Hangover-be-gone products are already out there promising to chase away someone's morning demons.
And many college students can rattle off their own home remedies to prevent or cure a hangover.
It's clear people are just looking for a way to drink without having to deal with the consequences of drinking too much. The fact is, if you drink too much, you're probably not going to feel great the next morning.
Hangovers are caused by a variety of things. Lack of sleep, dehydration and an empty stomach all contribute.
Spending $50 for a case of hangover-prevention shots (literally, they look like Jell-O shots) isn't the answer.
Just use common sense. Drink water as you drink alcohol. If you have to get up early, don't stay out until 5 a.m.
People are in direct control of their actions. And they can decide not to have a hangover.
You don't need to fork over your hard-earned money on whatever hangover product is currently in style to prevent a hangover.
Drink responsibly.
