Alcohol misuse by women

Redgrave, Graham W.; Swartz, Karen; Romanoski, Alan J.

doi:10.1080/0954026031000136875

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“…Women have less body water, less lean muscle mass, and lower levels of acetaldehyde than men, resulting in higher blood alcohol concentration from the same weight-adjusted level of alcohol consumption. A consequence of this is “the Telescoping Effect”: women demonstrating a shorter latency from onset of regular drinking to the development of alcohol related sequelae (Redgrave, Swartz, & Romanoski, 2003; Wilsnack et al, 1994). However, differences in the manner that women consume alcohol may mitigate some of these expected negative effects (Moos, Schutte, Brennan, & Moos, 2009).…”

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Age-based differences in treatment outcome among alcohol-dependent women.

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Epstein

McCrady

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Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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The literature suggests that women are at higher risk for negative consequences from alcohol use than men and that these risks are compounded by age. The current study investigated how alcohol dependent women from different age groups might differ in terms of baseline functioning and treatment response. The sample consisted of 181 participants drawn from 2 randomized clinical trials of cognitive behavioral treatments for alcohol dependent women. Demographic and psychopathology data were obtained at baseline using the SCID (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM disorders) I for Axis I disorders and the SCID II or Personality Disorders Questionnaire for Axis II disorders. Social networks data were collected using the Important People and Activities Interview. Drinking data were collected at baseline and follow-up using the Timeline Follow Back Interview. Analyses of Variance (ANOVAs) revealed that older women had better psychosocial functioning in terms of being better educated and reporting fewer Axis I disorders. Also, older women had more supportive social networks in terms of more people, a smaller percentage of heavy drinkers, and a non-drinking spouse. Older women reported a less severe lifetime substance use history with a later age of first drink, later onset of alcohol use disorders, fewer lifetime abuse/dependence items, and less drug use. However, they reported drinking more frequently and more heavily over the 90 days prior to treatment. Finally, older women were more compliant with treatment and responded better by reducing drinking frequency and percentage of heavy drinking days. Suggestions to enhance treatment efficacy for younger women are made as well as suggestions for future research.

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Age-based differences in treatment outcome among alcohol-dependent women.

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McCrady

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Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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“…Studies have shown that female alcohol users experienced equivalent physical health consequences to males at lower quantities and frequencies (35)(36)(37). In the present study, almost the same proportion of females (30%) had alcoholic liver disease as males (28.57%) for lesser quantity and shorter duration of intake.…”

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Alcohol, Gender, and Psychiatric Co-Morbidity: A Study from India

Nagendrappa

Mallanna

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: In the recent decades, increasing number of females have been seeking de-addiction services yet data in this regard is very limited from across the globe as well as from India. Objectives: The aim of this research was to study the gender differences in demographic and clinical profile and psychiatric comorbidity among patients with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS). Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, a tertiary care center located in Tumkur, India, during year 2015 to 2016. Seventy male and 50 female subjects (aged 18 to 50 years) meeting the criteria for ADS, were assessed using socio-demographic and clinical proforma, severity of alcohol dependence questionnaire (SADQ), and mini international neuropsychiatric interview (MINI).

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“…There are differences between men and women in the course of substance use over time and in treatment response (Redgrave et al, 2003). In one study, older women had higher posttreatment abstinence rates than older men, based on a 6-month follow-up interviews with alcoholdependent patients in an outpatient program .…”

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Alcohol abuse and substance misuse in later life.

Satre¹

2015

APA Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology, Vol. 2: Assessment, Treatment, and Issues of Later Life.

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In addition to alcohol, recent studies showing the increased use of cannabis and prescription drugs with potential for abuse (especially pain medications; Simoni-Wastila & Yang, 2006) demonstrate the importance of substance use awareness in clinical geropsychology practice. As will be described, a substantial percentage of older adults seeking mental health services also report use of alcohol and drugs. Psychology has an important role to play in providing appropriate care for these patients. To inform clinical work with older adults, this chapter summarizes what is currently known regarding alcohol and drug use patterns and strategies for effective assessment and intervention.

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Alcohol misuse by women

Cited by 29 publications

References 121 publications

Age-based differences in treatment outcome among alcohol-dependent women.

Age-based differences in treatment outcome among alcohol-dependent women.

Alcohol, Gender, and Psychiatric Co-Morbidity: A Study from India

Alcohol abuse and substance misuse in later life.

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