The following can affect BAC and intoxication; therefore, always consider whether the person appears to be intoxicated.

Gender

On average it takes a woman’s body longer to metabolize one drink than the average male. It may take a man 1.5 hours, and a woman 2.5 hours to metabolize one drink.

Body weight and type

In general, the more a person weighs the more alcohol they can consume before becoming intoxicated. Remember this is just an estimate and other factors may determine the actual level of intoxication.

Muscle/fat ratio

Body fat does not absorb alcohol. Instead it forces the alcohol to remain in the bloodstream until the liver can break it down. Because of this, a more muscular person would have a lower BAC compared to a person with more fat.

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