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Hangover Heaven

Hangover Heaven is a mobile veisalgia treatment clinic based in Paradise, Nevada, that administers treatment for hangovers through an IV.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It is the first clinic that studied the treatment of hangovers, with its own Hangover Research Institute.[6] Hangover Heaven was founded by Dr. Jason Burke, a Duke University-trained certified anesthesiologist.[1][2] The center opened in April 2012.[7][8]

Hangover Heaven
IndustryHangover treatment and research
Founded2012
FounderDr. Jason Burke
HeadquartersParadise, Nevada
Websitewww.hangoverheaven.com

History edit

Burke first formulated the idea for Hangover Heaven after observing that certain IV treatments administered in the recovery room could also be used to treat hangover symptoms.[2][3][4][6][9][10] After multiple experiments, Burke found a treatment, a saline mixture containing vitamins, antioxidants, and medications, that proved effective in relieving hangover symptoms in less than an hour.[5][6][11] Burke invested in a 45-foot Eagle M-15 bus to serve as both transport and the main Hangover Heaven clinic to save on building costs.[4][6] The facility opened in April 2012.[4][6][7] The bus holds two lounge areas and sleeping quarters with bunk beds.[7] It travels along the Las Vegas Strip hotels to pick up patients and makes house calls.[12][13] Hangover Heaven provides three types of treatments, containing multivitamins, antioxidants, and medication to treat nausea and inflammation.[6][10][12] The facility offers hangover prevention education, preventive IV therapy treatments including the Myers’ cocktail, and vitamin supplements via Vita Heaven.[6] The clinic originally ran on weekends, but expanded to operate on a daily basis with a second clinic in an office space.[2][6][14][15]

Reception edit

Hangover Heaven's treatments have met with some concern by members of the medical community.[1][2][3][4][5][12][16] In an interview, Dr. Drew Pinsky debated with Burke on the issue of alcoholism in regards to the Hangover Heaven treatment.[17] In addition, Dr. Arthur Caplan commented the risk the clinic faces in treating patients with underlying medical conditions.[2][13] In response, Burke stated he takes a subjective evaluation and complete medical history to ensure his patients are not still intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, and staffed the clinic with emergency medical technicians and RNs.[2][12][14]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Glatter, Robert (15 April 2012). "Hangover Heaven...Descent Into Hell?". Forbes. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Briggs, Bill (11 April 2012). "Vegas hangover treatment bus: Is IV flush safe?". NBC News. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Hangover Heaven bus rolls through Las Vegas: What do "patients" think?". CBS News. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e Padgett, Sonya (14 April 2012). "Hangover Heaven doctor treats the buzz kill on Strip". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Intoxication Nation: Hangover Helper". ABC's 20/20. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i Beato, Greg (1 February 2013). "A Sin City Savior's Quest To Cure The Common Hangover". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  7. ^ a b c D'costa, Melissa (5 June 2012). "Mobile cure for a hangover". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Consult the World's Leading Hangover Expert". GQ. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Las Vegas: Kater ade im 'Hangover Heaven'". RTL. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Bus offers Las Vegas partiers hangover cures". NBC's Today. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Contra resacas". Telemundo. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  12. ^ a b c d Castillo, Michelle (10 April 2012). "Hangover Heaven "after-party" bus promises cure in 45 minutes". CBS News. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Hangover Heaven offers mobile 'cure' in Las Vegas". Fox News. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  14. ^ a b Yancey, Kitty (3 April 2013). "'Hangover Heaven' bus cruises the Strip". USA Today. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  15. ^ Wetherbe, Jamie. "Hangover Heaven". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  16. ^ Beato, Greg (26 April 2012). "The Cure for the Common Hangover". Reason.com. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  17. ^ Ibanga, Imaeyen (20 April 2012). "'Hangover Heaven' bus aims to cure what ails you". HLN. Retrieved 27 August 2013.

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