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1: J R Army Med Corps. 2004 Sep;150(3):168-74.Links

The alcohol hangover and its potential impact on the UK armed forces: a review of the literature on post-alcohol impairment.

Barker CT.

Adult Psychiatry, MHHU Wegberg, BFHC, BFPO 40. ctp@doctors.org.uk

OBJECTIVE: To raise awareness within the Defence Medical Services regarding the potential effect of post-alcohol impairment / alcohol hangover. METHOD: Literature relating to post-alcohol impairment / alcohol hangover, and the evidence for impairment is reviewed, with discussion relating to UK Armed Forces. CONCLUSION: The evidence for performance impairment during alcohol hangover is not conclusive. Until further evidence is available policy should acknowledge the potential for impaired functioning, particularly the morning after a heavy drinking session, and even when blood alcohol has returned to zero. Recommendations for clinical practice and areas for further research are presented.

PMID: 15624406 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]