Learn about Alcohol's Affects on Women's Health

Format: Brochure, Web Site
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

While it’s true that men are more likely to drink alcohol and drink greater amounts, women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol consumption. A new Alcohol Alert from NIAAA summarizes research findings and their practical implications for women of all ages.

Considering that about one-third of American women report regular alcohol consumption and 2.5 million women (or 2.3 percent) meet the criteria for alcohol dependence, it is critical to conduct research and seek a better understanding of how alcohol effects women.

Alcohol Alerts are NIAAA publications that cover a variety of alcohol-related topics. So far, 62 have been produced.

Next Steps
Download the new Alcohol Alert on alcohol and women's health at www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa62/aa62.htm. To order free print copies, call (301) 443-3860 or write to NIAAA Publications Distribution Center, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849–0686. To view other Alcohol Alerts, visit http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/alalerts.htm.