How Quickly Does 5% Alcohol Affect You? A Comprehensive Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol can enter your bloodstream within 10 minutes of your first sip. So, how quickly does 5% alcohol affect you and what influences its speed? This guide explores the factors that determine how fast and how strongly a 5% ABV beverage, like a standard beer, impacts your body.