There's a myth that drinking coffee or consuming other forms of caffeine will help sober somebody up. However, a report from Arizona State University states that this myth is not true and while a person may feel more alert after drinking a shot of espresso, the person's blood-alcohol level will remain unchanged with the caffeine.
According to ASU, a person's BAC level only diminishes at a set, slow pace as the liver metabolizes the alcohol that has been consumed. Taking a shower, exercising, or getting a burst of energy in an alternative way has no effect on how alcohol is metabolized, hence the best way to sober up is to simply wait.
Other reports say that mixing caffeine and alcohol can actually have a negative effect on the body. USA Today reported last year that a study by Temple University showed that consuming caffeine while drunk can create the illusion that a person is less impaired than he or she really is. This can lead to all sorts of dangerous situations, including drunk driving.
The study states that a person may feel awake and competent to get behind the wheel, when in reality that person could be far over the legal blood-alcohol limit. This is why an Arizona DUI attorney might recommend completely avoiding the combination of alcohol and caffeine. Anybody who is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the Grand Canyon state should immediately contact an Arizona DUI attorney to learn more about a suspect's legal rights in such a situation.
Related Resources:
- Arizona DUI Law (FindLaw)
- See a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
- Study Says Don't Mix Red Bull and Vodka (FindLaw's Phoenix DUI Blog)
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