Alcohol use disorders in women. Screening methods and approaches to treatment.
Primary care physicians have a unique opportunity to educate women about alcohol use and to identify those with alcohol problems. Early identification and intervention can significantly limit the adverse consequences of alcohol abuse. To identify alcohol abuse and intervene most effectively, physicians need to recognize the differences in risk factors, presentation, and treatment relevant to women.
Cyr
Michele G
MG
Division of General Internal Medicine, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. mcyr@lifespan.org
McGarry
Kelly A
KA
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D015995:Prevalence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health