California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Alcohol Practice Exam

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What is the most effective way to sober up an intoxicated person?

Drinking coffee
Time
Cold showers
Taking a brisk walk

The correct answer is: Time

The most effective way to sober up an intoxicated person is time. Alcohol metabolism is a biological process, and the liver has a specific rate at which it can process alcohol, typically about one standard drink per hour for most individuals. No external method, such as consuming coffee, cold showers, or physical activity, can speed up this process. Drinking coffee might create the illusion of alertness because caffeine is a stimulant, but it doesn’t eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream; it simply makes the person feel more awake while they are still impaired. Similarly, cold showers and brisk walks may have a temporary invigorating effect but also do nothing to decrease blood alcohol concentration. Therefore, patience is essential for allowing the body to naturally eliminate the alcohol and return to a sober state.