Watch for symptoms of alcohol poisoning and call for help immediately if you notice your friend progressing to severe intoxication. Stay with your friend. If your friend doesn't awaken easily, get help. Contact your Tutor or Housemaster. All calls and visits to MIT Medical are strictly confidential.
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The rate The effects of alcohol vary greatly from one person to the next, and in the same person from one day to the next. It takes two to three hours to completely metabolize one beer. Many factors significantly influence the rate of alcohol absorption and the effects of alcohol, including body weight, fatigue, if you've eaten, gender, medications, and history of drinking. Alcohol requires no digestion or preparation for absorption. It is rapidly absorbed when it is presented to the small bowel.