Can a drunk alcoholic fake being sober?

Question

Can someone who is used to drinking a lot come across as not having been drinking or can others tell even if they think they are fooling them?

Answer 1

Of course, I do all the time.  

It's all good as long as I don't have to do a sobriety test, then I'm screwed.

Answer 2

I think they can actuali pull off being sober, because they have become immune to the behavioural effects

Answer 3

People who have been drinking for a long time can hold their liquor much better than those who arent used todrinking. They may come off as not drunk at all when in fact they might have drank alot more than others.  

Answer 4

As a former alcoholic, I can tell you the answer is yes...unless I was so drunk I couldn't walk at all, I could usually pass for sober.  Except for the smell of booze on me, of course.

Answer 5

An alcoholic needs to drink to feel normal. When they drink the same amount of liquor that would get a non-alcoholic drunk, they will most likely not get drunk. However, if they drink enough, they can get drunk just like anyone else. And just like anyone else, they would have a hard time faking being sober.

Answer 6

no but he could fake being drunk??