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Usually between 30 and 90 minutes.
Usually between 30 and 90 minutes, although absorption depends on factors such as food, the drink and the drinking pattern. This is not an exact interval for every person or a way to calculate when driving is safe. The level may continue rising after drinking stops and elimination is slow. Avoid alcohol if you will drive.
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Exactly 30 minutes later in every person.
Always two hours later, without individual variation.
Usually between 30 and 90 minutes.
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