Alcohol
- Women are more vulnerable to alcohol poisoning as they feel the effects of alcohol faster than men of the same size.
- Women are more predisposed to suffer from long-term alcohol-induced damage in the body
- BAC (blood alcohol concentration) Shown as the weight of ethanol measured in grams in 100 millilitres of blood or 210 litres of breath. Measured through a Breathalyzer, blood or a urine test.
- Darker and bitter beers have higher alcohol content.
- Red wines, have higher alcohol content than white wines, except for chardonnay.
- Sweeter wines have less alcohol content.
- Clear liquors have 40 % alcohol content except for grain alcohol.
- Darker liquors have more alcohol content, like red wine, sweeter variants have less
- The Standard Dietary Guidelines are to have no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day for men
- Alcohol can impair decision-making abilities and motor skills. Frequently a factor in motor vehicle accidents, violent behaviours, unplanned pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.