If you’ve been drinking, time is the only thing that will make it safe to drive without getting a DWI. Unfortunately, the world is full of myths and urban legends about sobering up, many of which cause intoxicated people to get behind the wheel. DWI attorneys want everyone to understand what does and doesn’t work when it comes to dispelling the effects of alcohol.

4 Common Myths About Sobering Up

1. Drinking Caffeine

Coffee and other energy drinks might make you feel more alert, but it doesn’t cause your body to metabolize alcohol more quickly. In fact, caffeine might be more dangerous, allowing you to overestimate your own abilities and making you feel more capable of driving.

2. Eating

While eating a large meal, particularly carbohydrates, might slow the metabolism of alcohol, having food after drinking will essentially have no effect. In fact, those breadsticks with your drinks will mean you’re legally impaired for a longer period, so don’t depend on food to sober you up.

3. Drinking a Lot of Water

Staying hydrated is always important, especially if you’ve been drinking, but water won’t counteract the effects of alcohol. While it may feel like you’re processing fluid more quickly, taking water won’t change the rate at which your body metabolizes alcohol.

4. Taking a Short Nap

On average, it takes most people approximately an hour to process an ounce of alcohol, regardless of what you’re doing. Taking a short nap won’t cause your body to metalize your drinks more quickly, and will likely leave you too impaired to drive.
 

If you’ve been accused of driving while intoxicated, having the right DWI attorney by your side can make all the difference. The professionals at Moore Law have been providing aggressive, effective representation to defendants throughout eastern North Carolina since 1991, giving each client the attention and respect they deserve. Visit their website for a closer look at their legal services, follow their Facebook for updates and news, or call (252) 443-2468 for a consultation with a skilled DWI attorney today.