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How much alcohol would cause a person to still be intoxicated the next morning after a night of drinking? how is this possible?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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10-24 hours in urine: because alcohol is absorbed into the blood quickly and metabolized more slowly.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/25/2015

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Dr. Andrew Berry answered

Depends: It depends on the amount of alcohol, and how fast the person can or cannot metabolize it.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

How much alcohol would cause a person to still be intoxicated the next morning after a night of drinking? how is this possible?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Andrew Berry answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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