What Doesn't Affect Your BAC? Debunking Common Sobering Myths
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the average person's liver can metabolize approximately one standard drink per hour. Many people mistakenly believe they can speed up this process with a number of unproven methods, but these tricks have no effect on lowering your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).