Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) Health Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Georgia Virtual School Health Exam. Access a variety of study materials including flashcards and interactive quizzes with detailed hints and explanations for each question. Ace your exam with confidence!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What is the only method to sober up after drinking alcohol?

Drinking coffee
Taking a cold shower
Exercising
Time

The correct answer is: Time

The only method to sober up after drinking alcohol is time. When alcohol is consumed, it enters the bloodstream and affects the body's systems based on factors such as the amount consumed, the individual's metabolism, and the rate at which the liver processes the alcohol. Time is the only factor that will allow the body to metabolize and eliminate the alcohol from the system. While drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or exercising may make someone feel more alert or awake, these methods do not actually speed up the process of eliminating alcohol from the bloodstream. Only the passage of time can significantly decrease blood alcohol concentration and allow an individual to return to a sober state. Thus, allowing enough time is the correct and effective way to sober up after drinking alcohol.