Hangover Help

I don't know what a handbasket is. I suppose it's a basket with handles. But I am certain that civilization is going to hell in one after hearing a radio commercial for an anti-hangover pill. I looked it up on the 'net. It's one of dozens of pills, potions, and "drink after you drink' products to stop a hangover before it starts. The ads seems to say we can now all get happily wasted every night and arise the next morning feeling fine and ready to take on the world.