There is nothing as unattractive as a woman, who just moments before had it together, staggering to the bathroom, tripping over anything in her way and slurring her words because she’s had one too many.

These were the words of a man whose loathe for alcohol guaranteed his choice for a wife. He wasn’t going to tolerate so much as a sip of wine. The growing fondness for the occasional drink seems at first glance like a harmless indulgence to many women. But this "occasional drink” has now turned to binge sessions and wild night outs, absolute neglect of duties and misplaced priorities.

This week, we sought to discover the reasons why some women choose to adopt this unhealthy lifestyle. Turn to pages 16&17 for more. 

Rachel Garuka