female alcoholism and treatment

2. INTRODUCTION
• In recent history, more women are drinking
now than at any time according to health
surveys.
• In the nine years between 1998 and 2007, the
number of women arrested for drunken
driving rose 30%.
• The more educated and well off woman is
more likely to imbibe.

3. • Curiosity to taste
• Party friends
• Stress reliever
• Ego problem with male partner
• Social drinkers
• Family history of drinking

5. Which females are more prone???
• Parents and siblings (or other blood relatives)
with alcohol problems
• A partner who drinks heavily
• The ability to “hold her liquor” more than
others
• A history of depression
• A history of childhood physical or sexual
abuse.

6. Why Do Women Get Drunker After Drinking
the Same Amount as Men?
• Body size & Composition - have less
muscle mass & water content in which to
distribute consumed alcohol.
• Enzymes - lower levels of alcohol
dehydrogenase, an enzyme involved in
the metabolism of alcohol
• Hormones - Estrogen slows the
metabolism

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8. • Anyone under age 21
• Women who may become
pregnant or who are pregnant
• People who plan to drive,
operate machinery, or take part
in other activities that require
attention, skill, or coordination
• People taking medications that
can interact with alcohol

9. A standard drink
• A standard drink is one that
contains about 14 grams of pure
alcohol, which is found in:
• 12 ounces of beer with 5 percent
alcohol content
• 5 ounces of wine with 12 percent
alcohol content
• 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits
with 40 percent alcohol content

10. RISKS
BENEFITS

11. Sexual assault
RTA
Health problems

12. Know it …..

13. Effects…
• Hangover
• Problems in decision making
• Relationship issues
• Burden to family
• Health related problems

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19. Tip to Quit
• Keep track.Keep track of how much you drink
• Count and measure
• Set goals
• Pace and space
• Include food
• Find alternatives
• Avoid "triggers"
• Plan to handle urges

21. Recommendations for Women
• For Optimal Health =
No more than 1 drink per day
• For Safety =
No more than 3 drinks per day