The presence of birth control pills has also been shown to slow metabolism of alcohol. Serious health problems can occur in women after a shorter history of heavy drinking with lower levels of alcohol intake than men. The police just have to register alcohol. The ability to drive is what's important. Breast Cancer Recent research demonstrates a correlation between alcohol use and breast cancer.
Some findings indicate a link even with low consumption of alcohol.
Other Cancers Alcohol abusing women are particularly vulnerable to cancer of the lip, tongue, pharynx and esophagus. Women run the risk of developing cirrhosis or cancer if they consume more than 2-5 drinks a day. Heavy drinking is also a factor in sexual dysfunction and loss of interest in sex. The death rate for alcoholic women is 2.7 to 7 times greater than that of women in the general population. Blood Alcohol Content and Behaviors Associated with Amounts of Alcohol A drink is a drink.