Hangover Heaven: The Vegas Hangover Cure on Wheels

"When people come here, it's not a matter of whether or not they're going to have a hangover, it's just a matter of how bad it's going to be," says Dr. Jason Burke, anesthesiologist and founder of Hangover Heaven.

Based in Las Vegas, Hangover Heaven roams the strip treating partygoers with IVs on a decked-out charter bus. Dr. Burke uses a combination of vitamins, magnesium and calcium to rehydrate patients and get toxins out of their systems after countless hours of drinking.

"This is really innovative, individualized healthcare that meets a very direct need," says ReasonTV's Kennedy. Kennedy subjected herself to excessive amounts of alcohol in order to properly assess the IV treatment.

"I'm feeling great," Kennedy said after a few minutes of drip therapy. The basic treatment costs $99 and takes about 45 minutes. Dr. Burke also accepts reservations in advance.

"We probably already have 40 people reserved for this coming weekend," says Burke.

Written and produced by Tracy Oppenheimer. Shot by Alex Manning and Oppenheimer.

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[MovieCompoundBoat]

Drink lots of water while you're drinking and especially before going to sleep. In the morning, eat a greasy breakfast and drink a gatorade. Done.

[Spryzz]

We need more of these people in the world :)

[vonGleichenT]

wow what an awesome idea. I would never have thought of that.

[poopstreek]

I went to Vegas with a buddy who is a paramedic, and he brought saleen bags for us to drip in the morning. It was awesome. The hangover is gone in 10 minutes.

[rpkymadisonco]

With this guy being this busy, more people will come into this market. That will drive the price down and availability up! I love free markets and great ideas!

[DJBremen]

Good for this guy, we need more innovation

[joshfultondotblogspo]

Anyone miss the part where he said, "If there's a physician on the bus, especially you as an anesthesiologist, it's ok." So, if he weren't an anesthesiologist it wouldn't be ok! This is more licensing, not the free market.

Even so, I'm still glad they didn't crush this guy's dreams where they began.

[ythandlerandomLK]

Vitamins that are delivered effectively and in a timely manner into the body. The other option being food consumption, digestion, sleep, and fluid consumption over 10 hours of feeling shitty.

[tracih]

awesome!! i saw this on the news!! it works!!

[grantcivyt]

I agree. I don't see the relevance of the differences to the argument I'm making.

[jvsinger]

and I quote from Jason Burke...(cbsnews.com)
"I think the (hangover cure) doesn't replace judgement. Anyone should be drinking responsibly. I think that the possibility that this should help shouldn't change responsible drinking, " he said

Thats all i really said...if your drinking so much to the point of a hangover...you arent responsible...

[Ajnin]

If it becomes more popular the price will go down.

[EuphrasieF]

So basically he charges $99 for a dose of vitamins?

[mayne]

I would assume rapid treatment to ensure the wellbeing of the patient is more ethical than worrying about what they do with their personal lives in the hours following.

[UTubekookdetector]

I wonder what Mr. Burke would think of Medicare/Aid's price controls (not to mention the red tape)?

[squirreljester]

I don't get hangovers, ever. People told me that would end when I was 25, then 30, then 35.... I still don't get them.

[jimisback]

Even if you don't drink, this would be good.

[GregoryTheGrster]

If this becomes a big success, is he going to expand into overeating next?

[EuphrasieF]

I've never had that problem - if you do, my apologies

[grantcivyt]

You can advise patients on health matters, but if they get drunk and this guy can help, what's the problem?

If someone found a way to clean tar-encrusted lungs, I sure wouldn't criticize him for enabling smokers.