For the average woman, one drink is likely to have the same biological and psychological effects as ________ drink(s) for the average man.

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Generally, men have a higher percentage of water in their bodies and a lower percentage of body fat, which decreases the concentration of alcohol in their blood. Therefore, women tend to have higher blood alcohol concentrations than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol. As a result, for the average woman, one drink can have the same effect as two drinks for the average man.

For the Average Woman, One Drink Is Likely to Have