Which of the following factors can influence alcohol impairment duration?

Body weight is an important factor that can significantly influence the duration of alcohol impairment. The amount of body mass a person has directly affects how alcohol is absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body. Generally, individuals with higher body weight may have a lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after consuming the same amount of alcohol as someone with lower body weight. This is because body water content and fat distribution can impact how alcohol is processed. Therefore, someone with a higher body weight may experience a shorter duration of noticeable impairment compared to someone with lower body weight, as they may not feel the effects of alcohol as intensely or for as long.

When considering the other factors, while time of day, type of beverage consumed, and location of drinking can affect a person’s experience with alcohol, they do not have as direct or consistent an impact on the actual duration of impairment as body weight. For instance, the time of day may affect alertness but does not change the rate at which alcohol is metabolized. The type of beverage consumed can vary in alcohol content, which can affect the initial level of impairment, but it is not a consistent measure of how long impairment lasts. Similarly, the location of drinking may influence social behavior or context, but it does not