Not very often do people consider the agony of a hangover when deciding how much to drink, as illustrated in the Anatomy of a Hangover infographic.
While institutes for higher learning they may be, College and University campuses are becoming more and more synonymous with rowdy parties and all-night binges. Seventy-five percent of alcohol consumers will have experienced a hangover in their lifetime, while 25% of college students feel the symptoms weekly.
There are remedies for the hangover, each of them varies in effects depending on the individual. Although water, bananas and eggs are supposedly beneficial, sometimes one just wishes for a time machine so they could go back and politely refuse those last dozen shots.
Alcoholic Consumption Charts
The Anatomy of a Hangover Infographic is Stark and Grim
Trend Themes
1. Rising Hangover Remedies - Opportunity to develop and market new hangover remedies that are more effective and tailored to individual needs.
2. Alcohol Education on Campuses - Opportunity for educational institutions to implement programs that educate students about responsible alcohol consumption and minimize the risk of hangovers.
3. Alternative Social Drinking Events - Opportunity for event organizers to create social drinking events that offer healthier, lower alcohol alternatives to traditional partying.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceutical - Developing and selling innovative hangover remedies and prevention methods for consumers.
2. Higher Education - Implementing alcohol education programs and initiatives on college and university campuses to promote responsible drinking and reduce hangovers.
3. Event Management - Organizing alternative social drinking events that provide healthier options and minimize the negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption.