IntoxicationQuestion 37 of 80
A patron orders their fourth double whiskey within an hour. In standard-drink terms, roughly how much alcohol is that?
a.About 2 standard drinks
b.About 4 standard drinks
c.About 6 standard drinks
d.About 8 standard drinks
Explanation
A double is about two standard drinks, so four doubles equal roughly eight standard drinks in one hour. Since the body clears only about one drink per hour, this patron is accumulating alcohol rapidly. This pace is a strong warning sign to stop service.
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