Blake finds that he becomes intoxicated quicker when he drinks rum and cola than when he drinks rum and pineapple juice. This is because the carbon dioxide in the cola increases the rate of absorption.

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The carbon dioxide in carbonated drinks can increase the rate of absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, leading to quicker intoxication.

Blake Finds That He Becomes Intoxicated Quicker When He Drinks