Women and men problem drinkers. Sex differences in patients served by Iowa's Community Alcoholism Centers.
The development of and recovery from alcoholism was examined in 3132 men and 395 women alcoholics. Drinking by the women was more often a response to crises and emotional stress, while more men gradually drifted into ever greater dependence on alcohol to cope with everyday problems.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003153:Community Health Services; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007484:Iowa; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors