Does anything soak up alcohol? The surprising science
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the liver metabolizes alcohol at a fixed rate, approximately one standard drink per hour. This fundamental fact directly challenges the popular belief that something can simply soak up alcohol and instantly reverse its effects, underscoring the body's meticulous process for handling this substance.