What is Alcohol Use Among Women ?

Approximately 13% of adult women report binge drinking and on average do so 4 times a month, consuming 5 drinks per binge. 4. About 18% of women of child-bearing age (i.e., ages 18–44 years) binge drink.Women drink for many of the same reasons that men drink: to relax, to gain confidence in social situations, to get to sleep, and to relieve stress. Other reasons why women may drink alcohol include the following: Women are more likely to drink if they have problems with a loved one.