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Peer reviewedSisco, Carol B.; Pearson, Carol L. – Health & Social Work, 1994
Examined prevalence of alcoholism and drug abuse in 206 female Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients enrolled in welfare-to-work program. Findings support clinical reports of substance abuse problems among public assistance and child welfare populations. Prevalence of alcoholism and drug abuse in sample ranged from 16.1-20.8%.…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Females, Incidence
Sisco, Carol B. – 1981
While over 30 percent of the nation's 10 million alcoholics and problem drinkers are women, the severity of female alcoholism is statistically understated. The female inebriate is hidden by society and underserved by current treatment programs. Alcoholism in females has continued to be considered synonymous with male alcoholism. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Counseling Services, Drinking
