Alcohol Server · Alcohol and the Body

Which of the following can increase the effects of alcohol on a person?

Correct answer

Fatigue, certain medications, or illness

  1. A Drinking water
  2. B Fatigue, certain medications, or illness
  3. C Eating a large meal
  4. D Sitting down

Why this is the answer

Factors such as fatigue, certain medications, illness, and dehydration can increase the effects of alcohol on a person, sometimes making them appear more impaired than their drink count alone would suggest. Many medications interact with alcohol to intensify impairment or cause dangerous reactions. Because servers cannot know a customer's full medical situation, they should base service decisions on observed signs of impairment rather than assuming a certain number of drinks is 'safe.' Awareness of these amplifying factors supports careful monitoring.
Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Factors Increasing Effects