Resources on the topic of women and alcohol and drug abuse are presented in this document. The first section presents facts and figures which range from noting that although women drink less than men, the number of women who do drink is significant, to the fact that young women between the ages of 16 and 22 are more likely to smoke cigarettes than…

Alcoholism in females requires a different explanation from alcoholism in males. A set of dimensions for analyzing the problem was specified. A two-track model emerged: depression-dependence, and low femininity. These are seen as developmental, with life events contributing to a value-added propensity to problem drinking, ultimately triggered by a…

To ensure a positive prognosis, the recovering female alcoholic requires family therapy as an adjunct to her regular treatment program. Research indicates that the characteristics affecting a person's ability to secure and use treatment include (1) predisposing factors; (2) attitudes toward alcohol and health care; (3) personal enabling factors;…