1. Are medical ethanol results released for legal purposes?
Rules vary from state to state. In most cases, medical and legal results are evaluated separately.
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2. Can I choose which sample will be collected?
In most cases, there is a primary type of sample that is collected, but another alternative is often available for confirmation and/or to refute findings.
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3. Does everyone metabolize alcohol at the same rate?
A general rule of thumb is one drink equivalent an hour, but there is individual variation due to differences in factors such as race, gender, and body weight.
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4. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the alcohol in my system faster?
No, alcohol must be metabolized and eliminated by the liver and the rate at which this happens is regulated by the liver. Food will slow the absorption of ethanol and coffee may make someone who is intoxicated feel more alert, but neither will speed up the process.
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