Is It True That Coffee Can Overcome Drunkness? Here's An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - Some people rely on coffee to treat the symptoms of drunkenness they feel. This caffeinated drink is considered to be able to relieve headaches, nausea, pain due to getting drunk.

However, please note that there is actually no scientific evidence that drinking coffee can cope with getting drunk. Quoted from Healthshots, the research conducted was only about blending caffeine and alcohol.

Consuming alkoho with caffeine can lead to higher blood pressure, irregular heart rate, to dehydration. Therefore, coffee is not a good drink to deal with getting drunk.

"Coffee is not the best drink to drink after consuming a lot of alcohol," said nutritionist, Haripriya N, quoted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

However, Haripriya said that coffee can indeed relieve some symptoms of getting drunk. Such as keeping the body better awake from sleepiness and relieve headaches, but being temporary.

"This can relieve temporary headaches caused by excessive alcohol consumption," he added.

Side effects from coffee consumption to overcome drinking will be more dangerous if often done. Coffee is diuretic, which can make the desire to urinate more frequent and exacerbate dehydration due to alcohol.

This can irritate the stomach layer and cause acid nausea or reflux. Too much caffeine after drinking alcohol also increases dizziness and prolonged.

Untk removes alcohol from the body's system, one needs to give the body time to process it. Drinking water and consuming snacks is recommended to treat symptoms from getting drunk.

Eat snacks first to avoid stomach irritation. You can eat grilled bread, and eggs to avoid this," he concluded.