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Article: Gender differences in social influences and stressors linked to increased drinking.(Report)
- Article from:
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
- Author:
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RECENT REVIEWS OF GENDER AND DRINKING have highlighted two key issues: (1) identifying the factors that contribute to the consistently higher levels of alcohol consumption and problem drinking seen in men as compared with women and (2) understanding how the experiences and treatment needs of problem-drinking women may differ from those of men (Brady and Randall, 1999; Nolen-Hoeksema, 2004). The first issue concerns overall gender differences, whereas the second focuses on gender differences among problem drinkers. Better understanding of these issues has implications for targeting prevention efforts and tailoring treatment to participants' needs.
Comparisons of ...