Women Who Drink

Woman has always drunk, sometimes surreptitiously, sometimes openly. But no matter how she has chosen to indulge, she has never had an easy time of it, especially if she drinks too much. This insightful and sympathetic new book explores the world of women and alcohol - revealing startling new facts about why, where and when women drink. Using personal stories of dozens of women (and men) who drink, this book offers significant practical help not only for women with drinking problems but for their families as well. Women Who Drink describes the various treatments available, both medical and psychological, and list special referral agencies and facilities.