Women and alcohol.
Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to educate women about alcohol use and misuse. Early identification and intervention can significantly limit the adverse consequences of alcohol abuse. Physicians must recognize the risk factors, presentation, and treatment issues relevant to women.
McGarry
Kelly A
KA
Brown Medical School, Division of General Internal Medicine Residency, Rhode Island Hospital, 02903, USA. kmcgarry@lifespan.org
Cyr
Michele G
MG
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups; D010808:Physical Examination