Which statement about a drinker's ability to manage alcohol is NOT true?

Which statement about a drinker's ability to manage alcohol is NOT true?

• A. Control how fast his body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol
• B. Judgements and self-control are affected by alcohol
• C. Coordination can be impaired
• D. Reaction time can be slowed

Answer: (A)

Alcohol affects the brain and body in ways you can’t fully control. You can’t actively regulate how fast your body absorbs or eliminates alcohol; those rates are determined by physiology—factors like stomach contents, how quickly the stomach empties, and liver metabolism. While eating can slow absorption a bit, it doesn’t speed up elimination, and tricks like cold showers or coffee don’t sober you up faster. The body's overall handling of alcohol follows a relatively steady pace, so the idea that you can control absorption or elimination isn’t true. On the other hand, alcohol reliably impairs judgment and self-control, can weaken coordination, and slows reaction time. These effects are why driving after drinking is risky, even if you feel you’re managing fine.

Alcohol affects the brain and body in ways you can’t fully control. You can’t actively regulate how fast your body absorbs or eliminates alcohol; those rates are determined by physiology—factors like stomach contents, how quickly the stomach empties, and liver metabolism. While eating can slow absorption a bit, it doesn’t speed up elimination, and tricks like cold showers or coffee don’t sober you up faster. The body's overall handling of alcohol follows a relatively steady pace, so the idea that you can control absorption or elimination isn’t true.

On the other hand, alcohol reliably impairs judgment and self-control, can weaken coordination, and slows reaction time. These effects are why driving after drinking is risky, even if you feel you’re managing fine.