How can you fastest get rid of alcohol in the body after you have been drinking?

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There is no way to speed it up – the body needs time to burn the alcohol.

Drink strong coffee and take a cold shower.

Exercise hard to sweat out the alcohol.

Explanation

Nothing but time can make you sober. Normally the body burns about 0.15 per mille per hour. Neither coffee, shower nor exercise can speed up alcohol breakdown significantly.

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Last reviewed: May 2026

How can you fastest get rid of alcohol in the body after you have been drinking?

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