h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

The cure of just drinking water before stumbling to bed is well known. As much as you can take of just water. Some say that sparkling water works even better, but you just can't take that much of it. The reason why sparkling water works better is the salt that is in it. Just prepare a bottle containing a litre of water and two teaspoons of salt, and put it beside your bed before you go to the party. You will be amazed by the effect if you remember to drink it.

A friend of mine told me how his flat-mate had woken up with a dreadful hangover.
"I told him to try the army way." he said.
"What's the army way?" I asked, expecting to hear some good advice - not ones for messing, those army guys.
"Drink a pint of water and have a w**k." was the reply.
Doesn't sound like a winner to me, maybe I'm too much of a prude.