Why Coffee, Water and Exercise Do Not Sober You Up
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Coffee may change alertness and water may address thirst, but neither removes alcohol from the bloodstream faster. Exercise is not a reliable sobering method.
What can change
Time allows metabolism to reduce alcohol concentration. Feeling more awake is not the same as being unimpaired.
Use a safe plan
Do not use hydration, food, caffeine, showers or exercise as a reason to drive. Choose a sober driver, rideshare, public transport or an overnight stay.
Understand the estimate
The Sobering Time Calculator shows a source-backed sensitivity range and a strict no-driving-clearance boundary.
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