TY - JOUR
T1 - Alcoholism in women
T2 - More common—and serious—than you might think
AU - North, Carol S
PY - 1996/10/1
Y1 - 1996/10/1
N2 - Women are falling prey to alcoholism in ever-increasing numbers. Because of sex-related differences in the body'S handling of alcohol, female alcoholics experience detrimental medical effects earlier in the course of the disease and die sooner and in greater numbers than their male counterparts. Moreover, drinking during pregnancy poses a dire threat to their offspring. In light of these facts, early detection and treatment tailored to the unique psychosocial needs of women are imperative. In this article, the author issues a much-needed “wake-up call” to physicians in all medical practice settings.
AB - Women are falling prey to alcoholism in ever-increasing numbers. Because of sex-related differences in the body'S handling of alcohol, female alcoholics experience detrimental medical effects earlier in the course of the disease and die sooner and in greater numbers than their male counterparts. Moreover, drinking during pregnancy poses a dire threat to their offspring. In light of these facts, early detection and treatment tailored to the unique psychosocial needs of women are imperative. In this article, the author issues a much-needed “wake-up call” to physicians in all medical practice settings.
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U2 - 10.3810/pgm.1996.10.103
DO - 10.3810/pgm.1996.10.103
M3 - Article
C2 - 8858093
AN - SCOPUS:10244221170
SN - 0032-5481
VL - 100
SP - 221
EP - 233
JO - Postgraduate medicine
JF - Postgraduate medicine
IS - 4
ER -