High levels of alcohol in the bloodstream is poisonous, and so the body tries to get rid of it as soon as possible.
The NHS stated that alcohol is broken down by the liver, but the liver can only break down small amounts of alcohol at a time.
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On average, the liver can process one unit of alcohol in about an hour’s time.
One unit of alcohol is equivalent to one 25ml shot of a spirit, which includes gin, rum, vodka, whisky, tequila and sambuca.
Source: Daily Express
