Bernard O'Shea: Now I'm in my 40s, alcohol affects me differently — here's how and why

One glass once meant a good night ahead. Now, in my forties, it signals a difficult week, says Bernard O'Shea

'Hangovers were once an inconvenience, not an event. They lasted a morning at most. Not any more,' reflects Bernard O'Shea

IN my 20s and 30s, drinking-session recovery was quick: A glass of water, a bag of crisps, a few hours in front of the television, and you were back.

Hangovers were an inconvenience, not an event. They lasted a morning at most. You could plan around them. By my mid-40s, that had changed.