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| Industry | Hangover treatment and research |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Dr. Jason Burke |
| Headquarters | Paradise, Nevada |
| Website | www |
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]
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]
- ^ a b c Glatter, Robert (15 April 2012). "Hangover Heaven...Descent Into Hell?". Forbes. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Hangover Heaven bus rolls through Las Vegas: What do "patients" think?". CBS News. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Intoxication Nation: Hangover Helper". ABC's 20/20. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Consult the World's Leading Hangover Expert". GQ. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ "Las Vegas: Kater ade im 'Hangover Heaven'". RTL. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Bus offers Las Vegas partiers hangover cures". NBC's Today. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Contra resacas". Telemundo. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Hangover Heaven offers mobile 'cure' in Las Vegas". Fox News. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ a b Yancey, Kitty (3 April 2013). "'Hangover Heaven' bus cruises the Strip". USA Today. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ Wetherbe, Jamie. "Hangover Heaven". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ Beato, Greg (26 April 2012). "The Cure for the Common Hangover". Reason.com. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ Ibanga, Imaeyen (20 April 2012). "'Hangover Heaven' bus aims to cure what ails you". HLN. Retrieved 27 August 2013.