We all know to a certain extent the negative effects too much alcohol has on our bodies.  The reality is that most of us from time to time will indulge in excessive amounts only to say “never again,” until our rubber arm is twisted once more.

Whilst here are some helpful tips if you are out drinking, never underestimate the damage that alcohol can permanently have on your liver and other organs if taken in excess:

•    Never give a drunk person coffee to sober up as this further dehydrates the body and can actually increase the concentration of alcohol in the system.

•    Whilst drinking alcohol, avoid eating fresh/tinned grapefruit juice since this may increase the toxicity of the alcohol.

•    Saturated fats from burgers, sausages, pies and melted cheese place a great strain on an already stressed liver so avoid those late night binges and burger stops on the way home - and equally, those fry ups for breakfast the morning after!

•    Drink 3-4 glasses of water slowly upon waking to rehydrate the body.

•    And finally, a little fact to remember: It takes 20 minutes for alcohol to take effect and more than one hour for the body to process it.