Scientists all over the world are desperately trying to develop a pill that reduces and prevents the contraction of HIV. While the world’s brightest are hard at work trying to discover HIV preventatives, OTR is trying to tackle something a little lighter – the hangover.

In comparison to HIV, the hangover really isn’t much of a threat to the human race but the perils of the dreaded morning after still leave people itching for a cure. Here’s a list of 10 ways to drone out the ringing in your ears and still your spinning head.

1. Dinner, Table for One – Before partaking in a night full of debauchery, be sure to eat before drinking your weight in alcohol.

2. Hydropower – There's an awful rumor going around that preceding shots of alcohol with shots of water helps avoiding a hangover – well it's a big fat lie! To properly hydrate yourself and avoid black tongue, drink water or juice before beginning your lengthy bacchanal-styled evening.

3. Break the Seal! – Ignore your drunken friends and go to the bathroom, holding in your pee just adds to the string of terrible things to come.

4. Hands off the Dark Liquor – Darker liquors tend to have more congeners (a chemical found in most fermented beverages & known to induce hangovers), so stray away from bourbon, red wine and scotch. For the manly macho men, I promise girls will not judge you for drinking fruit-flavored vodka.

5. Ignore the Clearance Signs – It’s common knowledge that the cheaper the liquor, the worse the hangover. Splurge a little and spend 5-10 more dollars on something that won’t have you on your knees worshipping the porcelain goddess.

6. No Pill-poppin' - Your husband's not running for president so steer clear of pills. Rather than alleviate a throbbing head, aspirin will just aggravate your frail stomach's condition. Take a multi-vitamin instead!

7. Don't Fight Fire with Fire - Your bros will tell you otherwise, but it is never a wise decision to battle a hangover with more liquor. Put the beer pitcher down and walk away.

8. Rules to Live By - When you have decided it's time for your head to hit the pillow, there are a few things to be cautious of before passing out. First, make sure friends are near to sit with you and never leave you alone. Secondly, always take your shoes off. Passing out with your shoes on marks you as fair game for Sharpie skin graffiti.

9. Scrub A-Dub-Dub - Jump in the shower and wash off all the stank-ass nastiness from the night before. A shower also helps waking up the body and takes your mind off the churning of your stomach.

10. Catch plenty of Zzz's - Stay in bed - you won't be contributing much to functioning society in your condition, so do yourself (and the rest of the world) a favor and get some much needed sleep.

So there you have it, OTR's comprehensive list of Hangover Do's & Don'ts delivered to you on Monday so you have plenty of time to prepare for the weekend festivities.