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It is abundantly clear that research relating to women and alcohol has been one of the more neglected areas of research in the field of alcohol studies. As a result, a number of beliefs and conflicting data are associated with women problem drinkers. Such beliefs and data revolve around the women’s reasons for drinking (usually a specific situation is cited), pattern of drinking (most often alone), differences in the results of drinking (more harmful to self and others), and treatment (a poorer outcome).
Reprinted, with permission, from Addictive Diseases: International Journal, 1 (2) (1974), 215.
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Corrigan, E.L. (1979). Women and Problem Drinking: Notes on Beliefs and Facts. In: Robinson, D. (eds) Alcohol Problems. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16190-4_15
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