4 MYTHS ABOUT TREATING A HANGOVER A manhattan haircut or not, but if you are striving to be a modern gent you need to learn to drink properly. More chances than not – you have no idea how to do it; therefore, you are in for a treat in a form of one nasty hangover. Unfortunately, some of the well-known remedies are useless, and can do more damage than good, or can so easily be replaced with something else. 1. Alcohol The age-long belief you should drink some on once the hangover strikes is not applicable in this particular situation, or any situation for that matter; moreover, this seemingly useful trick does not work at all. It can provide a temporary relief from you misery, sure. However, in reality, it does not do much apart from staving off the inevitable. You’ll still get hangover – just a little bit later. Not to mention, this not-so-nifty trick can also contribute to your chances of getting addicted to the booze and can very well turn you into an alcoholic very fast.