The Truth Behind the Old Saying About Beer and Liquor
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 study published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, the age-old myth that the order you drink alcohol affects your hangover was officially debunked. This means the familiar rhyme—and the old saying about beer and liquor—has no scientific basis, with experts confirming that total alcohol intake is the most significant factor in how you feel the next day.