Research indicates men are more likely to abuse alcohol than women. This includes binge drinking. There is one time frame in which women actually drink more than men. The study found that in young adults and teens, aged 12 to 20, women are more likely to misuse alcohol than men.
Alcohol impacts women and men differently as well. For example, men metabolize alcohol slower, due in part to their larger body mass and muscle makeup. Women, on the other hand, will see a higher blood ethanol concentration with fewer drinks – and at a faster rate. This means less alcohol can create a buzz for women.