How fast does it take for alcohol to effect you?

Answer 1

It takes about 20 minutes for the effect alcohol to be noticeable. But Eating food whilst drinking will slow down the absorption rate. For every 2 or 3 drinks you should have a glass of water. (this will also slow down absorption rate.) Sometimes people will have a greater resistance to alcohol i.e.

Someone being way over the driving limit but not be affected at all by the alcohol.

I think the more appropriate question would have been; What factors affect alcohol absorption.

Answer 2

Depends on your body type and what alcohol your drinking.