Your body burns alcohol at a constant rate . Drinking , drinking water , and exercising will not speed up your ability to process alcohol . These actions will only help you if you do them instead of drinking alcohol . If you want Getting sober , You should stop drinking and wait . You may still be over the limit after you start to feel sober . [ Dangers of Alcohol and Drugs to Driving , Part B - First Steps to Safe Driving <19 > ACT Road Rules Handbook]