Expecting a wild night of partying? Do this.

Preparing for a big night of alcohol? First off, you need a game plan—and no, I’m not talking about which bar to hit first. If you want to wake up feeling like a human and not a zombie, there are a few tricks to handle all that booze like a champ.

First, eat a fatty meal before you even take a sip. Now, I’m not saying go nuts on greasy pizza (though it does sound delicious), but healthy fats are your friends. Fat slows down alcohol absorption, and most of that happens in the small intestine. A fatty meal acts like a buffer, keeping alcohol from hitting you too hard, too fast. So, grab that avocado toast or a burger—you’ll thank me later.

Next, for every alcoholic drink you down, follow it up with a glass of water. Alcohol dehydrates you like nobody’s business, and dehydration is one of the biggest reasons for that raging hangover. Sip water between drinks, and you’ll keep your body hydrated and your headache to a minimum. Plus, it slows down your pace—you don’t want to be "that guy" who’s plastered by 9 p.m.

Now, when it comes to drinks, avoid the colorful stuff. Red wine? Pretty, but risky. Dark or brightly colored drinks often have more congeners—those nasty byproducts of fermentation that make hangovers worse. Stick to clear liquors like vodka or gin if you can.

Oh, and don’t forget your ZeroHango! Take at least two before you start drinking and another two after. Take more if you feel that you are going to need it. Add some Ibuprofen with a big glass of water for added security. It’s like giving your liver a pep talk, helping it metabolize alcohol so you don’t feel like death the next day.

In short, eat, hydrate, be picky with your booze, and throw your liver a bone with ZeroHangO! Your future self will appreciate the effort!

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