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Hangover Help 101

You have to pay to play, here's the best way to go about living life in the fast lane.

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The college culture, especially here in Pullman, is based on living life to the fullest and making the most out of the four years we are typically given here, sometimes more. To a Coug, this includes more than a few brews, occurring Thursday-Saturday (and sometimes on the daily). 

Whatever your festivities entail, you will pay the price one way or another. It’s all fun and games...until morning rolls around, and you're not sure if you played in traffic the previous night or just danced your a** off. The only thing worse than a sunburn or the frat flu is the infamous hangover. If you can’t pull a rally, I heard University of Washington has an 80% acceptance rate for transfers (jokes). As a Coug, you quickly learn to hold your own and recover even faster. 

Hangovers are bound to happen any day of the week if you’re doing this college thing right. Of course a blue Gatorade will alleviate the pain, but only for so long. Here are some things that will have you ready for round #2 in no time.   

1. Surprise, surprise; water is a good start: Chugging it before you pass out for the night will make a huge difference in the morning. We're college students. In reality, the one-for-one rule for drinking water in between shots is completely unrealistic. 

2. Morning after requires breakfast: This is essential and makes one hell of a difference. McDonald’s saves the day if you're able to get out of bed before they switch over to lunch. If you simply cannot muster up the strength, any greasy substance will do.

3. Sleep it off: It's a good excuse to catch up on Netflix and be completely useless for the entire day. Its fine, we understand. 

4. Gatorade is good, but Emergin C is better: Giving your body the lost vitamins from the night before will be more beneficial than pounding water and Gatorade. “Emergin C shots,” including the entire packet and a little water, is a match made in heaven when trying to beat and/or keep away the frat flu.

 5. Be kind to your stomach: Napping will take care of the headache, but it's essential to treat your stomach. Ginger-ale or Sprite paired will never disappoint. Both keep the contents of your stomach at bay (at least for a few hours).

 When all else fails, you can always attempt the hair of a dog and hope for the best...

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