The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) which breaks down alcohol in the body is: Less in women compared to men; hence alcohol stays in the blood a lot longer. Less in Asians compared to Whites; so Asian college kids cannot binge-drink like White kids. Decreases as one gets older; so alcohol tolerance decreases with age. Please read: http://askdoctork.com/why-cant-women-drink-as-much-as-men-201602198893 Unfortunately women tend to drink a lot more than they did due to: 1. Increased stress with jobs and family. 2. Increased earning capacity. 3. Feminism. 4. While men are "designated drivers" at a party, women can "have one for the road".
