The liver metabolizes about ounce of alcohol per hour. Many people seem more susceptible to the effects of alcohol when they are extremely fatigued, have recently been ill, or are under emotional stress and strain. The usual amount of alcohol may result in uncomfortable effects. Given the same amount of alcohol, and proportional to body weight, females will generally have a higher BAC than their male counterparts, due to less body fluids to dilute the alcohol and also due to more body fat.
Females are generally more affected by alcohol just prior to menstruation.
Females taking birth control pills or medications containing estrogen may remain intoxicated longer than those who do not, due to the liver's function of metabolizing both. One should be aware of the additive and synergistic effects when these drugs are mixed with alcohol. Provides resources on alcohol and other drug, as well as individual appointments with the Drug and Alcohol Education Coordinator. Provides resources on alcohol and other drug, as well as individual appointments with the Drug and Alcohol Education Coordinator. Provides individual counseling, as well as a self-assessment workshop for alcohol and drug concerns.