If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Time is the only factor that can effectively reduce the influence of alcohol on a person's system. Once alcohol has entered the body, it follows a metabolic process that cannot be sped up. Alcohol is processed by the liver at a fairly constant rate, typically about one standard drink per hour. By allowing time to pass, the body can naturally metabolize and eliminate the alcohol from the bloodstream, gradually reducing its effects on the individual.

Other options, such as caffeine, cold showers, or food, do not actually expedite the elimination of alcohol. Caffeine may create a sense of alertness but does not decrease blood alcohol levels. Cold showers can provide a temporary feeling of sobriety but have no effect on the body’s alcohol processing. Eating food can slow the absorption of alcohol if consumed while drinking, but it does not assist in overcoming intoxication once alcohol is already in the system. Thus, choosing time as the means to overcome the influence of alcohol is the most accurate answer.