The Association between Alcohol Hangover Frequency and Severity: Evidence for Reverse Tolerance?

ABSTRACT: Although hangover is a common consequence of heavy alcohol consumption, the area is heavily under-researched. Hangover frequency is a potential predictor of future alcohol use disorder that may be affected by hangover severity, yet the relationship between hangover frequency and severity has not been investigated. Using different methodologies and assessment instruments, two surveys, and one naturalistic study collected data on hangover frequency, hangover severity, and alcohol consumption. The relationship between hangover frequency and severity was investigated via correlational analysis, considering potentially moderating variables including alcohol intake, estimated blood alcohol concentration, demographics, and personality characteristics. In all the three studies, a positive and sign

SUBMITTER: Verster JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6832275 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature