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===== Table 2: Possible Contributing Factors to Hangover3 =====
===== Table 2: Possible Contributing Factors to Hangover3 =====


====== Direct effects of alcohol ======
#Direct effects of alcohol
*Dehydration
##Dehydration
*Electrolyte imbalance
##Electrolyte imbalance
*Gastrointestinal disturbances
##Gastrointestinal disturbances
*Low blood sugar
##Low blood sugar
*Sleep and biological rhythm disturbances
##Sleep and biological rhythm disturbances
#Alcohol withdrawal
#Alcohol metabolism (i.e., acetaldehyde toxicity)
#Non-alcohol effects
##Compounds other than alcohol in beverages, especially methanol
##Use of other drugs, especially nicotine
##Personality type
##Family history for alcoholism


Alcohol withdrawal
===== Table 3: Dubowski’s stages of Alcoholic influence =====


Alcohol metabolism (i.e., acetaldehyde toxicity)
Non-alcohol effects
• Compounds other than alcohol in beverages, especially methanol
• Use of other drugs, especially nicotine
• Personality type
• Family history for alcoholism
Table 3: Dubowski’s stages of Alcoholic influence
BAC gms/100ml Stages of Alcoholic Influence Clinical Signs /Symptoms
BAC gms/100ml Stages of Alcoholic Influence Clinical Signs /Symptoms