Before consuming alcohol, individuals should eat foods like bread, milk, or cheese to line the stomach and reduce alcohol absorption. It is crucial to avoid taking medication, engaging in strenuous exercise, or using saunas to eliminate alcohol.

To stay sober after a drinking party, doctors recommend eating beforehand to protect the stomach, drinking plenty of water, consuming food and beverages simultaneously, and avoiding bathing or intense physical activity.

Nam, a 40-year-old communications specialist in Hanoi, once believed that his face flushing red after just one drink was a sign of natural alcohol tolerance.

Doctor, is it true that pure white liquor has a higher alcohol concentration and therefore causes intoxication more easily than mixed or infused liquors? (Hoang, 22, Hanoi)

Facial flushing, itching, and difficulty breathing after consuming alcohol are not merely signs of intoxication but warning signals of allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock, which can be life-threatening.

As Tet approaches, the schedule of Thuy Linh, 29, is packed with parties instead of deadlines or sales reports.

Eating a full meal before consuming alcohol and avoiding it while on medication are ways to prevent alcohol from adversely affecting your health.