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  • 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.