The effects that alcohol can have on a woman will depend on a number of factors. While fewer women drink than men, women equal or even surpass men in the number of problems that can result from drinking. Women are also among the heaviest drinkers when it comes to alcoholism. The death rates for women are 50 to 100 percent higher than those of male alcoholics and this is including suicides, alcohol-related accidents, heart disease and stroke, and liver cirrhosis.
Alcoholism is a disease that is chronic, progressive and lifelong. There is no cure for alcohol abuse and addiction, although it is treatable. Women are more prone to the detrimental effects of alcohol on the liver than men are. They can develop liver problems from drinking long before men. They are also at an increased risk for breast cancer. The intoxication levels for women will differ based on their genetics, size and tolerance.
Women who choose to drink during pregnancy are putting their child at a great risk of being born with mental retardation. One in every one hundred live births are diagnosed with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) or alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorders (ARND).
There are many available options for seeking treatment for alcohol addiction and abuse. With a successful treatment program, there is hope for a life free from the restraints that addiction will put on you. Many facilities offer various therapy options that can aid in the healing of the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is in need of help for an addiction problem, we can help. Our staff can help you put together a treatment program that is tailored to meet the needs of your life and your addiction. Take back control of your life by taking control of your recovery.
