Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certification Practice Exam

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Which group is affected more quickly by alcohol due to physiological differences?

Men
Women
Teens
Children

The correct answer is: Women

Women are typically affected more quickly by alcohol due to physiological differences, which include body composition and metabolic processes. On average, women generally have a higher body fat percentage and a lower body water percentage compared to men. Since alcohol is water-soluble but not fat-soluble, this difference in body composition means that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s bloodstream, leading to a quicker and often more intense effect. Additionally, women tend to have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down alcohol in the stomach and liver. This results in less alcohol being metabolized before it enters the bloodstream, further contributing to the faster impact of alcohol consumption on women. These physiological factors highlight the need for different considerations regarding alcohol consumption and effects, especially in educational programs and treatment plans addressing the risks associated with alcohol use.