Preface: Whim Magazine does not condone over-consumption of alcohol, underage drinking, etc. This article is solely for educational purposes.

Halloween is an incredible time, especially for college students, to dress up, socialize, and have a fun night. Or in this year’s case, a Halloweekend. However, that weekend is over, and people are already setting up their Christmas trees and looking forward to the next chillier holiday. Whether you stayed inside and watched movies with friends, planned your own events, or went out to Halloween parties, you’re probably going to need to get adjusted to heading back to your morning classes for the week. To some, this may be a simple ask, but to others, you might want to hang around and find some tips to help with potential hangovers.

Let me go ahead and list off some basic safety tips to use in general. If you were out getting candy from people, make sure they are safe and that what you received was really candy. I know it sounds crazy for someone to put a razor blade in your Snickers, and I am not saying it’s a common threat, but you should always be aware of what you take from strangers. Wear a costume that you can safely get around in. Make sure you can see, especially if you’re going out at night, so you don’t walk into traffic. It is actually getting cold for once this year, so maybe bring a jacket with you for the walk at least. Finally, stay around with people you trust so that you don’t become a ghost story. I know I sound like a buzz kill, but trust me, I had a good time too, and I’m just looking out for all of us.

Let’s be honest. A lot of people went out to parties and drank. I am not here to condone or promote anything, just to advise on how to recover from a hangover. Now this can be both physically and mentally. Maybe you accidentally did something really embarrassing and ended up on YikYak. To that example, I say stay hidden. Or maybe you dressed as a Seth Rogen movie character and wanted to get in character. Either way, your actions have consequences, and they can follow you to the next morning without you even realizing. Feeling terrible after a fun weekend on a Monday can suck, especially if you have early classes, projects, or quizzes. Below, I will provide a list of remedies to help you feel a little better and get back in the groove of school.

• Staying Hydrated: Consistently drinking water or other drinks full of electrolytes can help you stay hydrated, as alcohol causes dehydration in the body.
• Planned Meals Before: Food works like a sponge and can absorb alcohol, so eating a filling meal before drinking is a good idea.
• Bland Foods After: Crackers and Toast are two bland foods full of carbs that are easy to eat and help prevent vomiting.
• Pain Medicine: Taking over-the-counter medicine like Tylenol can help ease the migraines you may feel.
• Stay Home: If you are feeling extremely unwell and can’t even get out of bed, then maybe you should stay there and just email your professor that you can’t make it. I’m sure they will understand. Hopefully…
• Knowing Your Limits: It is most important that you are responsible and know what is enough for you. If you know you have a schedule to get back on and don’t want to feel sick, then don’t push your limits and stay safe.

Halloween is a top-tier holiday, and it’s no surprise that most people are going to celebrate it with parties. Besides having a good time, what is most important is that you are safe and responsible. Halloween is meant to be a fun, spooky night to remember, and it would be a shame if suddenly all that “fun” came back at you and knocked your week off track.