Alcohol Research: Current Reviews | Women and Alcohol

Alcohol Research: Current Reviews | Women and Alcohol

Treatment Interventions for Women With Alcohol Use Disorder Barbara S. McCrady, Elizabeth E. Epstein, and Kathryn F. Fokas Women are less likely than men to seek treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), and they often have different social contexts and unique service needs that may not be addressed in a standard, mixed-gender AUD treatment program. This review explores efforts by treatment programs and researchers to create and evaluate services intended to attract women to AUD treatment and improve outcomes.