Category: Alcohol myths

Despite a widely held belief, scientific consensus confirms that milk does not speed up the process of sobering up. So why does milk help when you're drunk, or more accurately, why do people believe it? The answer lies in how it might ease some symptoms, not neutralize the alcohol itself.

A 2018 study found that alcohol mixed with high-sugar beverages actually resulted in a lower initial breath alcohol concentration compared to unsweetened mixes. This surprising fact immediately debunks the popular belief that sugar soaks up alcohol, revealing a much more complex interaction within the body.