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Binge drinking for women is considered to be four or more drinks, while binge drinking for men is five or more drinks.

Male college students drink MORE OFTEN than female college students, but females consume more alcohol when they do drink.

Gender Differences with Alcohol Use in College Students

Females are at risk for multiple consequences of alcohol consumption:

Increased toxic effects of the brain. Threat of reproductive health. Breast Cancer

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