Do hangover IV drips really sober you up faster?

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Following allegations that comedian Park Na-rae received illegal medical treatment from a so-called “injection aunt,” public attention has quickly shifted to the IV nutrient drips she was reported to have received. While IV infusions are commonly marketed for fatigue recovery or skin care, interest has spiked in so-called hangover IV drips, given Park’s well-known drinking habits. Online communities have been flooded with questions like, “After seeing the Park Na-rae case, I’m curious if a hangover IV really sobers you up immediately?” and “Are hangover drips actually that effective?” Despite the name, hangover IV drips are not fundamentally different from standard glucose infusions used to combat fatigue. Many local clinics mix glucose solutions with electrolytes and vitamins and promote them as “hangover injections” or “hangover recovery drips.” A product often nicknamed the “licorice injection,” Hishiphagen-C, is also frequently used for this purpose and is widely promoted for fatigue relief and liver function s