The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney.
The findings were published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males and females.
Results from a recent analysis reveal that the availability of alcohol associated with turning 21 years old may have relatively large effects on risky behaviors.
Three million deaths in 2016 were attributed to alcohol, which carries 'massive health risks,' according to paper.
New research has found that young adults who frequently binge drink were more likely to have specific cardiovascular risk factors such as higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar at a younger