Hair of the dog

The following is from the end of wikipedia article, “Hair of the Dog.” It perhaps should be read in context. Those who are tired of being told that we need to defer to the experts might find it amusing — especially the part in brackets. Some of the family liked it when I read it to them, and we haven’t even started on the evening festivities yet.

Medical professionals should be consulted regarding the proper treatment for hangovers, alcohol withdrawal, and withdrawal from other drugs. [citation needed]