Women without kids who are 35 and older are doing this. What is it?

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Answer: Binge drinking

Clues: “Excessive” and “Consumption”

Excessive drinking and alcohol-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate among women, particularly among reproductive-aged women in their late 20’s and 30’s. Traditionally, women tend to reduce their alcohol consumption once they have children, but in recent years, more middle-aged women have delayed or skipped motherhood.

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