Why some people can't handle their drink (while others can)
Why do some people get more drunk than others?
Apparently, it's down to a number of factors, including body size (the smaller you are, the higher the concentration of alcohol in your blood stream).
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Women also tend to be more affected by alcohol because they have a higher percentage of body fat, which makes it harder to process alcohol.
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Being older is also relevant, because the older you are the less water you have in your body.
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