{"id":4322,"date":"2025-05-26T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/?p=4322"},"modified":"2025-10-17T19:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:08:48","slug":"how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start asking important questions like \u201c<\/span><b>how long does alcohol stay in your system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d it\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re ready for change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down how your body handles alcohol, how potent different types of alcohol are, and what factors can make alcohol stay in your system longer. Being aware of this can help you make wise choices and know when to seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/contact-support\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-300x60.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-200x40.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-400x80.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-600x120.webp 600w, 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class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#how-your-body-processes-alcohol\" >How Your Body Processes Alcohol<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#absorption\" >Absorption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#distribution\" >Distribution\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#metabolism-breaking-it-down\" >Metabolism (Breaking it Down)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#elimination\" >Elimination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#important-to-know\" >Important to Know<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#different-types-of-alcohol-and-their-potency\" >Different Types of Alcohol and Their Potency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#beer\" >Beer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#wine\" >Wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#hard-liquor-spirits\" >Hard Liquor (Spirits)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#cocktails-and-mixed-drinks\" >Cocktails and Mixed Drinks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#factors-that-influence-how-long-alcohol-stays-in-your-system\" >Factors That Influence How Long Alcohol Stays in Your System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#your-weight-and-body-fat\" >Your Weight and Body Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#your-biological-sex\" >Your Biological Sex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#your-genes\" >Your Genes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#remember\" >Remember:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#how-long-can-alcohol-be-detected-in-your-system\" >How Long Can Alcohol Be Detected in Your System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system\/#sources\" >Sources:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-your-body-processes-alcohol\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Your Body Processes Alcohol<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you drink alcohol, your body works hard to get rid of it. It\u2019s treated like a poison because it can hurt you if it stays too long. Your body mostly uses your liver to break it down. Right after you take a sip, the alcohol quickly moves into your bloodstream through your stomach and small intestine. Then your liver starts to clean it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a paper published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Liver Disease by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 90\u201398% of the alcohol you drink is broken down in your liver.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The rest leaves your body through your breath, sweat, and urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what happens step-by-step:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"absorption\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absorption<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right after you drink, about <\/span><b>20%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the alcohol goes straight through your stomach into your blood. The other <\/span><b>80%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gets absorbed through your small intestine.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"distribution\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it&#8217;s in your blood, alcohol travels all over your body, to your brain, your heart, and other organs. This is why you start feeling the effects, like feeling relaxed, dizzy, or sleepy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"metabolism-breaking-it-down\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism (Breaking it Down)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your liver does most of the hard work. It uses special tools called enzymes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, <\/span><b>alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes alcohol into a harmful chemical called <\/span><b>acetaldehyde<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, <\/span><b>aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> quickly changes acetaldehyde into a harmless substance called <\/span><b>acetate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which your body turns into water and carbon dioxide.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"elimination\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elimination\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body gets rid of alcohol by breathing it out, sweating it out, peeing it out, and breaking it down completely inside you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"important-to-know\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important to Know<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speed at which you break down alcohol is mostly constant. A study from the journal <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol Research &amp; Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that the average person processes alcohol at about 0.015 grams per deciliter per hour.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s why drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or trying other tricks won\u2019t make you sober faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"different-types-of-alcohol-and-their-potency\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different Types of Alcohol and Their Potency<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you drink, not all alcohol is the same. Different drinks have different potencies &#8211; that means how strong they are. Potency depends on how much pure alcohol (ethanol) is inside the drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"beer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer is one of the weakest alcohols you can drink. Most beers have about <\/span><b>4% to 6% alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some strong craft beers can go up to <\/span><b>12%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but that&#8217;s rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: A regular bottle of beer (12 ounces) usually has about the same alcohol as a small glass of wine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine is stronger than beer. Most wines have about <\/span><b>12% to 15% alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wine and white wine are close in strength.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some wines, like port or sherry, are even stronger, around <\/span><b>18% to 20% alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hard-liquor-spirits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard Liquor (Spirits)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquor is much stronger than beer or wine. Things like vodka, rum, whiskey, tequila, and gin usually have about <\/span><b>40% alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some liquors are even stronger. For example, Everclear can have up to <\/span><b>95% alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cocktails-and-mixed-drinks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocktails and Mixed Drinks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you mix alcohol with juice, soda, or other flavors, it&#8217;s called a cocktail. The potency of a cocktail depends on how much alcohol you pour in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cocktails are very light.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others, like Long Island Iced Tea, can be packed with several shots of liquor and be super strong.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/drug-addiction\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20365112\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug addiction symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include using the substance regularly, craving it constantly, and needing more over time. You may spend money on it even if you can\u2019t afford it, miss work, or cut back on social activities. Despite the problems it causes, you might continue using and engaging in risky behaviors, like driving under the influence. Addiction can take up a lot of time, and despite trying to quit, you may struggle and experience withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"factors-that-influence-how-long-alcohol-stays-in-your-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors That Influence How Long Alcohol Stays in Your System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol doesn\u2019t leave your body at the same speed for everyone. Different things about your body can change how long alcohol stays in your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"your-weight-and-body-fat\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Weight and Body Fat<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you weigh more, alcohol usually spreads out more through your body, which can make it a little weaker. If you have a lot of body fat, alcohol can stay longer in your system because fat holds alcohol differently than muscles do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists explain that alcohol doesn\u2019t go into fat as easily as it goes into muscles, so people with higher body fat can have more alcohol hanging around in their blood.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"your-biological-sex\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Biological Sex<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are male or female also matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women usually have less water in their bodies than men. Since alcohol mixes with water, women often feel the effects of alcohol more quickly.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women also have lower levels of an important enzyme, which is ADH. It helps break down alcohol in your stomach. Because of this, more alcohol gets into a woman\u2019s bloodstream compared to a man who drinks the same amount.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"your-genes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Genes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your genes (the DNA you get from your parents) also make a difference. Some people are born with special changes in the enzymes that break down alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people of East Asian descent have a variation in the gene that makes ALDH. This means their bodies have a hard time breaking down acetaldehyde, a toxic substance that forms when your body processes alcohol, as mentioned above.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When acetaldehyde builds up, it can cause a red face (flushing), a fast heartbeat, and nausea.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pharmacogenomics Journal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explained that this genetic variation (ALDH2*2 allele) leads to slower alcohol breakdown and stronger bad reactions after drinking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"remember\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot control your genes, sex, or body makeup.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking slower, eating food before drinking, and knowing your limits can help you stay safer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-can-alcohol-be-detected-in-your-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Can Alcohol Be Detected in Your System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different tests can detect alcohol in your body for varying durations:\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Detect alcohol for up to 12 hours after consumption. \u200b<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breath Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Can identify alcohol for up to 24 hours. <\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urine Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Standard tests detect alcohol for 12\u201348 hours, while EtG tests can detect it for up to 3 days. \u200b<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saliva Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Detect alcohol for 24\u201348 hours. <\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hair Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Can reveal alcohol use for up to 90 days. \u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies explain that your body takes about <\/span><b>one hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to break down one <\/span><b>standard drink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A &#8220;standard drink&#8221; usually means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol)<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol)<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 ounces of liquor (40% alcohol)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Quick tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always pay attention to what you&#8217;re drinking. A big glass of wine can sometimes have two servings in it. Same with fancy cocktails. Some can have three shots hidden inside!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these factors can help you make informed decisions about alcohol consumption and its effects on your body.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TasteRecover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y is a powerful resource that connects you with trusted rehab centers across the country. We can guide you to professional help where you can safely heal, learn about your body, and build a stronger, healthier future without alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/contact-support\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-300x60.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-200x40.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-400x80.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-600x120.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-768x154.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-800x160.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-1024x205.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-1200x240.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.tasterecovery.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taste-Recovery_ClickAd_Blog_Thin-1-1536x308.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sources\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samir Zakhari. (2006). Overview: How Is Alcohol Metabolized by the Body? Alcohol Research &amp; Health, 29(4), 245. https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6527027\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edenberg, H. (2007). The Genetics of Alcohol Metabolism: Role of Alcohol Dehydrogenase and Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Variants. Alcohol Research &amp; Health: The Journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 30(1), 5\u201313. https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/6122476_The_Genetics_of_Alcohol_Metabolism_Role_of_Alcohol_Dehydrogenase_and_Aldehyde_Dehydrogenase_Variants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cederbaum, A. I. (2012). Alcohol Metabolism. Clinics in Liver Disease, 16(4), 667\u2013685. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cld.2012.08.002<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200cHindmarch, I., Kerr, J. S., &amp; Sherwood, N. (1991). The effects of alcohol and other drugs on psychomotor performance and cognitive function. Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire), 26(1), 71\u201379. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1854375\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200cLieber, C. S. (1997). Ethanol metabolism, cirrhosis and alcoholism. Clinica Chimica Acta, 257(1), 59\u201384. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/s0009-8981(96)06434-0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frezza, M., di Padova, C., Pozzato, G., Terpin, M., Baraona, E., &amp; Lieber, C. S. (1990). High Blood Alcohol Levels in Women. 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