Alcohol is removed from the body:

Question

The liver removes alcohol from the body at a fixed rate that cannot be accelerated through common tricks, such as drinking coffee or taking a cold shower. The only way to sober up after drinking is to give your body the time it requires to process the alcohol out of your system.

Accepted Answer

At a consistent rate, regardless of how much alcohol is in the body.

Answer

At a rate that changes depending on how much alcohol is in the body.

Answer

More quickly if the person drinks coffee.

Answer

More quickly if the person stays awake.