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Carbonated mixers (like in a rum and soda) can affect intoxication by:

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Potentially speeding the absorption of alcohol in some people

A Removing the alcohol
B Lowering BAC
C Potentially speeding the absorption of alcohol in some people
D Making the drink non-alcoholic

Why this is the answer

Carbonation, such as the bubbles in soda or sparkling mixers, may speed the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream in some people, potentially causing a faster rise in BAC compared to a non-carbonated drink with the same alcohol content. While individual effects vary, this is one more reason a server cannot assume a given number of drinks affects everyone the same way. The key practical takeaway is to monitor each customer's actual signs of impairment, recognizing that factors like carbonation, drink strength, and food all influence how quickly alcohol takes effect.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Carbonation and Absorption

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Alcohol-and-the-body questions cover absorption, blood alcohol concentration, the factors that change it (weight, food, sex, medication) and the myths about sobering up. Understanding the physiology is what lets a server judge intoxication rather than guess. This is one of 9 Seller-Server questions on alcohol and the body, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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