Depending on gender, height, weight, stomach contents and other factors, people can usually consume about one standard drink of alcohol per hour without a significant rise in blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
A standard drink is a 12 oz serving of beer, a five oz serving of dinner wine, or a shot (1 & 1/2 oz) of distilled spirits (gin, tequila, rum, whiskey, etc.)
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