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Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers

The following article was published on The Conversation.

Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers

By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales

As a general practitioner, I hear a lot of colourful advice from my patients about what they believe constitutes “safe” drinking and how to avoid a nasty hangover.

Some of the more pithy sayings – “beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you’re in the clear” and “never mix the grape and the grain” – have become part of our vernacular and perpetuate the myth that you can avoid a hangover if you stay away from spirits, or don’t mix drinks, unless it’s in a particular order. Continue reading

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The presentation is hosted by Prezi.com.

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This lecture was given to junior medical officers at their Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) orientation, at the GP Synergy Liverpool Office.

The presentation is hosted by Prezi.com.

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