Does your blood alcohol level go up after you stop drinking?

Answer 1

Yes, peak BAC peaks after drinking has stopped. It's important to understand that any alcohol breath test taken while BAC is increasing will report a significantly higher (and incorrect) apparent BAC.

Answer 2

After the last of the alcohol is absorbed into the blood, the liver begins to break it down, and the level falls slowly.

Answer 3

Yes, the body processes alcohol continuously, so once you stop, it starts to go down.