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How long does it take the body to get rid of one alcoholic drink?

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Assuming average weight, condition and age, it's said that one drink will clear your system every hour.

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Typically, the body can process enough alcohol in an hour's time to avoid legal intoxication. But if you drink enough to be detected by a BAC test, it takes about 12 hours for the body to rid itself of the alcohol to undetectable levels.

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