If the driving force of a hangover is dehydration, why does chasing each drink with an equal glass of water not really work for preventing a hangover?

Question

If the driving force of a hangover is dehydration, why does chasing each drink with an equal glass of water not really work for preventing a hangover?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Have you tried it? It does work in my experience. The problem is that few people are disciplined enough to do so in the heat of the moment.