when drunk how to sober up ?

[JBrochu]

I think it is a good idea to stop drinking before getting drunk.

Alternatively, once you’re drunk, why stop to sober up?

[markjchambers]

Hydration, sugar, aspirin or motrin. A big glass of OJ. Hypoglycemia is a big contributor to hangovers.

Alcohol and pain killers are a bad combo, especially if taking the latter to forestall a hangover.

Tylenol/Acetaminophen is the one that you really, really, really do not want to take in combination with alcohol. My understanding is that the others aren’t so bad.

You are right when it comes to chronic use. Alcoholics are more susceptible to Acetaminophen toxicity which kills your liver. If you are not an alcoholic, occasional Tylenol use isn’t
a problem. I think aspirin or ibuprofen works better for the headache anyway. Hydration and sugar intake are the primary remedies. It isn’t possible to sober up any faster then your body metabolizes the alcohol.

[mike_pobega]

I usually look at my wine expenditures on my credit card bill. Works every time.

[Howard_Cooper]

The trick is to stop drinking and wait

Getting to bed and going to sleep helps a lot also.

[Mike_Cohen]

I think the key is to properly hydrate. I put ice cubes in my wine so I’m getting the desired alcohol but remaining properly hydrated at the same time.

I find crushed ice works best in this scenario. It melts more quickly and enhances the hydration properties of the wine.

Smart!

[Mike_Cohen]

I usually look at my wine expenditures on my credit card bill. Works every time.

Lol. Well played.

[Bob_C]

Two things that I can think of to increase sobriety/lower BAC:

1. Time
2. Add more blood to your body

[Kevin_Porter]

I guess the mods removed OP’s access? I was so looking forward to sharing my SSN and credit card for the solution.

[Chris_Seiber]

Follow the Russian example and spend some time in the shvitz:

[david_paly]

A few comments 1) to avoid getting drunk in the first place you need to drink like a pharmacologist- to add to Erics comment- you can only metabolize 10-25 gms/ hr of alcohol so once you achieve any recognizable intoxication if you drink more than that you will get drunker 2) only time after you stop absorbing alcohol will render you sober 3) hydration and analgesics may make you feel better the next day but wont make you less drunk 4) stimulants will improve attention but not motor control or response time. 5) plan your consumption around transportation so you dont live with regrets

[todd_waldmann]

Classic Berserkers thread: OP asks about how to sober up. The first 45 responses explain to the OP how to help avoid a hangover. Classic. Utterly classic.
It exemplifies both what is so amazing (in a good way) and so amazing (in a bad way) about this place.

[Tom_R_W]

@MaryHicksDBA

Alcohol is a tool we use when we are happy, It makes us stronger so we can be more confident in our decision-making

I want what Mary is drinking!
When I’m drunk, I’m categorically more stupid.

Hold my beer.

Nothing about smart there, just confidence.

Whoops, I was drinking…