IntoxicationQuestion 40 of 80
Which statement about coffee, water, or a cold shower and a drunk patron is correct?
a.Coffee lowers BAC quickly
b.A cold shower makes a person legally sober
c.Only time reduces BAC; these may make a person more alert but still impaired
d.Water eliminates alcohol from the blood instantly
Explanation
Nothing but time actually lowers BAC because the liver processes alcohol at a fixed rate. Coffee or a shower might make someone feel more awake but they remain impaired and still cannot legally drive. Servers should not rely on these myths when deciding about a patron's safety.
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