The Chemistry of Hangovers (Video) (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption It's almost New Year's Eve, and many will be ringing in 2016 with champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. But for those who overindulge, the next day is accompanied by another tradition: the New Year's Day hangover. In this episode of Reactions, we look at the chemistry behind the lousy effects of a hangover, and offer some tips to limit its symptoms. Check it out here and impress your friends this New Year: https://youtu.be/1ixWfo69ONA. Credit The American Chemical Society Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.