True or False: Coffee and fresh air will help a drinker sober up.

The statement is false; coffee and fresh air do not actually speed up the process of sobering up. When someone has consumed alcohol, their body metabolizes it primarily through the liver, and this process takes time. Consuming coffee or getting fresh air may create the perception of increased alertness or wakefulness, but they do not eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream or mitigate its effects.

The body needs time to break down the alcohol, which is a process that is not influenced by external factors such as caffeine or oxygen. While some may feel more awake after drinking coffee, it does not counteract the impairment caused by alcohol. This is important for those who may mistakenly believe that they can drive or operate machinery safely after consuming these items.