12/12/2025
We promise — we’re not the fun police.
We love holiday cheer, festive toasts, and those “laugh-until-you-can’t-breathe” moments as much as anyone. ✨🎄
But we also love:
• Everyone getting home safely
• No crashed cars
• No tragic phone calls
• No “I thought I was fine” moments
The truth is that men and women metabolize alcohol differently — and even one drink can affect judgment or reaction time.
Women: Typically reach a higher BAC (blood alcohol concentration) faster than men even when drinking the same amount. They have less of the enzyme (ADH) that breaks down alcohol in the stomach. Usually, women have a higher percentage of body fat and less body water, so alcohol becomes more concentrated.
On average: 1 standard drink per hour is about the max the body can safely process.
Men: Often have more body water and more ADH, so alcohol may be metabolized slightly faster. But factors like weight, food intake, medications, stress, and lack of sleep still impact impairment.
Even if men “feel fine,” their BAC can still be rising.
⭐ What this means in real life:
“Pacing yourself” looks different for everyone.
Two people drinking the same amount can be at very different levels of impairment.
No one can accurately feel their BAC — judgment drops before self-awareness does.
And yes, buzzed driving is impaired driving.
So however you celebrate this season, celebrate smart.
Your fun is not the problem.
A lack of understanding how alcohol impacts your body and risky decisions are.
Hopefully, we've cleared the understanding part up 😉
Cheers to a joyful (and safe!) holiday night out. 💛🍾 Happy Holidays!
