Quiz: The Truth About Hangovers

Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on September 27, 2022
Question 1/14

Hangovers aren’t a big deal.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/14

You get a hangover only if you binge drink.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/14

To lower the risk of getting a hangover, drink water:

  • Before drinking alcohol
  • While drinking alcohol
  • After drinking alcohol
  • All of the above
Question 4/14

Drinking is harder on a woman's body. 

  • True
  • False
Question 5/14

You may not get as bad a hangover if you drink:

  • Wine of any color
  • Beer and clear liquor
  • Mixed drinks
Question 6/14

Which of these drinks is most likely to result in a hangover?

  • Rum and orange juice
  • Rum and soda
  • Rum and diet soda
Question 7/14

Liquor before beer, you're in the clear?

  • True
  • False
Question 8/14

Eating pasta before bed eases a hangover.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/14

Which of these may prevent a hangover headache if you take it before bed?

  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Acetaminophen
  • None of the above
Question 10/14

Having a few drinks before bedtime won't help you sleep.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/14

Which of these may make a hangover more bearable in the morning?

  • Coffee
  • A cocktail
  • Crackers
Question 12/14

Some herbal remedies have been shown to cure hangovers. 

  • True
  • False
Question 13/14

Alcohol poisoning can be deadly.

  • True
  • False
Question 14/14

Over time, drinking too much can cause:

  • Liver disease
  • Brain damage
  • Cancer
  • All of the above