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April 18th, 2024
Dealing With ‘The Hangover Shakes’
“The hangover shakes”, also known as alcohol tremors or the alcohol shakes, are a common symptom experienced by individuals after heavy alcohol consumption. They typically occur during the hangover phase, which follows a period of excessive drinking. The shakes are characterised by involuntary trembling or shaking of the hands, arms, legs, or other parts of the body.
These tremors are believed to result from the effects of alcohol on the central nervous system. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down nerve activity, but as blood alcohol levels drop during the hangover phase, the nervous system becomes overstimulated, leading to tremors.