There are a few reasons why women might drink more alcohol than men. First, women’s bodies contain more fat and water, which means that the alcohol in each drink a woman takes will be more concentrated in her body and she will feel the effect of alcohol more quickly (1, 2). Second, women have smaller cells than men and their liver can’t process alcohol as well (3). This means that women tend to develop problems with alcohol abuse quicker than men do. Finally, Women are socialized to associate drinking with pleasure and happiness – for many women, even small amounts of alcohol can make them feel happy (4).