Special Interest Groups - Updates in Psychosomatics (SIG-UPs): Alcohol Use Disorders in Women

While low to moderate alcohol use has shown to yield cardiovascular benefit, heavy alcohol intake has been associated with many adverse effects including increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, alcoholic liver disease, pancreatitis, as well as overall morbidity and mortality. Recent studies show a clear gender difference; women have an increased risk for all-cause mortality with moderate to heavy alcohol use.1 Worldwide statistics indicate 45% of women consume alcohol,1 stressing the need for careful screening and dual diagnosis treatment to decrease use and improve overall health outcomes.

Source: Psychosomatics - August 20, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Neeta Shenai, Jody Glance, Patrick Marshalek Source Type: research