IntoxicationQuestion 31 of 80
On average, a healthy adult's body eliminates alcohol at a rate of about:
a.One standard drink every 10 minutes
b.One standard drink per hour
c.Five standard drinks per hour
d.It varies so much it cannot be estimated at all
Explanation
The liver processes alcohol at roughly one standard drink per hour, and this rate cannot be sped up by coffee, water, or a cold shower. This is why a patron who drinks faster than one per hour will keep getting more intoxicated. Only time truly lowers BAC.
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