What is NOT a factor in determining how much alcohol it will take to impair an individual?

The type of alcohol consumed does not impact how much alcohol it will take to impair an individual. The effects of alcohol impairment are primarily influenced by factors such as the quantity of alcohol consumed, the rate of consumption, and individual physiological factors.

Factors like body weight and the amount of food in the stomach play significant roles; heavier individuals may metabolize alcohol at a different rate than lighter individuals, and food can slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Additionally, mood can affect how alcohol is processed and responded to by the body, but it does not change the inherent properties of the alcohol itself. Therefore, while the type of alcohol may differ in flavor or potency, it does not directly determine impairment levels as much as other factors do.