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An average sized woman would have to drink 10-14 beers or glasses of wine within a relatively short period of time to reach the lethal blood alcohol concentration of 0.4%.
In order for alcohol to significantly lower testosterone, a person would have to drink 120 grams of alcohol, which is equivalent to 10 beers; this amount will lower testosterone by over 20%, for up to 16 hours after the binge drinking episode, according to a recent government medical study.
Alcoholics, do not process alcohol as effectively as non-alcoholics. The alcoholic�'s liver converts alcohol into acetaldehyde at twice the normal rate. At the same time, their ability to convert acetaldehyde into acetic acid is much slower than non-alcoholics. Consequently, the higher concentrations of acetaldehyde can damage liver cells, cause inflammation and exhaust the body�'s immune system. The liver�'s ability to absorb nutrients is compromised. Unfortunately, the damage is not restricted to the liver. An abundance of acetaldehyde will eventually enter the bloodstream which can affect other organs in the body such as the heart or pancreas. It can also affect the brain. The brain, like most body organs, is vulnerable to injury from alcohol consumption. Acetaldehyde can block proper brain function such as the firing of neurotransmitters which affect one�'s mood, memory, and behavior.
College athletes tend to drink more than peers who are not involved with campus-based sports.

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