Do You Absorb Alcohol Through Your Tongue? The Truth About Oral Absorption
                                
                                
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                                While alcohol is not digested like food, it is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. So, do you absorb alcohol through your tongue? A small amount of absorption begins the moment alcohol touches your mouth, but it's a minor contribution compared to the digestive tract.