What will make your BAC rise?

* Drinking alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the higher your BAC will be.

* Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach. This can cause your BAC to rise more quickly.

* Drinking alcohol quickly. This can also cause your BAC to rise more quickly.

* Being a woman. Women generally have a higher BAC than men after drinking the same amount of alcohol.

* Being small in stature. Smaller people generally have a higher BAC than larger people after drinking the same amount of alcohol.

* Being older. Older people generally have a lower BAC than younger people after drinking the same amount of alcohol.

* Taking certain medications. Some medications can interact with alcohol and cause your BAC to rise.

* Having a medical condition. Some medical conditions can affect how your body processes alcohol and can cause your BAC to rise.