From 2000 to 2016, the percentage of men who reported any drinking stayed mainly the same; however, for women, it increased by 6%, and binge drinking for women increased by 14%, marking a narrowing gender gap in alcohol consumption. Learn about the physical and mental health risks of alcohol consumption for women. Discuss the negative effects of alcohol on pregnancy. Discover positive trends in mindful drinking and alcohol abstinence that have emerged in recent years.