Hungover today? Here’s what happens to your brain after a boozy Christmas night out (plus how to avoid a hangover next time)

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Hungover today? Here’s what happens to your brain after a boozy Christmas night out (plus how to avoid a hangover next time)

By Miranda Larbi

4 months ago

8 min read

Your head is banging, your mouth is dry and everything just feels that little bit harder. Welcome to yet another festive hangover. But knowing why you feel this way is the key to feeling better, as world renowned drugs science expert Dr David Nutt explains. Here, he runs us through what’s happening in our brains in those post-party hours and explains how to deal with the subsequent pain. 


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