Every weekend, millions of people confidently declare they’re “just having a couple drinks” before somehow ending up debating conspiracy theories with strangers at 2 a.m. and waking up feeling like they were hit by a freight train. Now a trendy drinking tactic called “zebra striping” claims it can help keep the hangover monster at bay by alternating alcoholic drinks with water or soda. It sounds suspiciously like the advice your mom gave you years ago, but could this simple strategy actually make your mornings less miserable? Scientists took a closer look.
One Easy Step Promises to Eliminate Your Hangover. But Does It Work?