IntoxicationQuestion 47 of 80
Why does drinking on an empty stomach lead to faster intoxication?
a.Alcohol is destroyed by stomach acid
b.Without food, alcohol passes more quickly into the bloodstream, raising BAC faster
c.An empty stomach eliminates alcohol faster
d.It has no effect on absorption
Explanation
With no food to slow it, alcohol moves quickly from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream, so BAC rises faster. This is why a patron drinking on an empty stomach can become intoxicated more suddenly. Offering food can help slow absorption.
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