Which statement regarding intoxication is false?

The statement that food can help sober someone up faster is false because consuming food does not affect the rate at which the body metabolizes alcohol. While eating before or while drinking may slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, it does not eliminate alcohol already present or reduce blood alcohol concentration (BAC) more quickly. The body processes alcohol at its own rate, primarily through the liver, and this process cannot be accelerated by food intake or any other means aside from time.

Other options highlight common misconceptions. Caffeine, for example, does not speed up metabolism of alcohol; it may make a person feel more awake but does not decrease the level of alcohol in the system. Similarly, fresh air does not reduce blood alcohol concentration; it might help someone feel more alert but doesn't lessen intoxication. Lastly, the only effective way to reduce the effects of alcohol is to wait for time to pass, allowing the body to metabolize it naturally.