Get the Facts: General Information

A standard drink is a:   12 oz. beer    5 oz. glass of wine    1.5 oz. shot

Only time will help a person sober up.  On average, the liver is able to metabolize about 1/2 ounce of ethanol per hour (approximately 1 drink, depending on a person's body size, food intake, etc).

The level of blood alcohol content (BAC) is what determines sobriety or intoxication, not your tolerance.

Drinking lowers rather than raises your body temperature.   There is an illusion of increased heat because alcohol causes the capillaries to dilate and fill with more warm blood.