Over the past decade (I guess they still do now), breezers and pre-mixed drinks were the common usage by the teen-aged and young female population.
that was a serious health issue in Australia and UK. The australian government even raised tax on those drinks to curb teen drinking but young people are, instead, now increasing or even maximizing the amount of alcohol they consume at the lowest cost possible.
Young Women May Be Drinking Heavily To Get Attention Of Opposite Sex as an article says here :
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090309140654.htm
"Our research suggests women believe men find excessive drinking sexually attractive and appealing, but it appears this is a giant misperception."
Thats the same with coke. As you can get it (for cheap) pretty easily nowadays.
Drug is not a matter of guys or rich people anymore.
Women like the illegal side and the thrill it gives. Moreover they dont fear men. Just go in clubs or private parties. Drug is everywhere.
cheers