No one likes the unpleasant feelings that arise after excessive alcohol consumption! There are many methods online that promise to help you perk up or improve your condition while intoxicated. One such method is a cold shower. But is it really effective?
The short answer: a shower won’t help you sober up. The body eliminates alcohol on a set schedule, and you can’t trick it with a shower. The liver processes 1 unit of alcohol per hour. There are 2 units in 175 ml of red wine. If you drink two or three glasses, the alcohol will be metabolized and eliminated from your body through breath and urine over the course of the night.
A shower cannot affect this process, just like a cup of coffee. However, many people do feel better under cold water. Why is that?
Cold water shocks the body, making you feel more alert, but the level of intoxication remains the same. However, taking a shower while intoxicated is a risky endeavor. Alcohol affects blood vessels, and cold water can cause them to constrict, which may lead to a heart attack in some individuals...
In cases of intoxication, doctors recommend drinking water, getting some fresh air, and... going to sleep. If the level of intoxication is very high, it’s better to call for an ambulance.
