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Women Alcohol: A Private Pleasure or a Public Problem?
Women Alcohol A Private Pleasure or a Public Problem Author:Elizabeth Ettorre An enormously helpful book for women who think they may have a problem with alcohol, combining practical advice with an understanding of the particular issues that face women who drink. Many women drink alcohol. A large proportion enjoy it without drinking to excess; others experience tremendous difficulties. In this astute, non-judgmental ... more »guide, Elizabeth Ettorre clearly explains: what constitutes problem drinking for women and why women overdrink; the physical and emotional effects of overdrinking on women; the double standards that exist for women and men with drinking problems; AA and medical approaches to women and alcohol; and the possibilities for recovery and healing. An essential book for any woman who is concerned about her relationship to alcohol, as well as for family, friends, and professionals. Elizabeth Ettorre is a sociologist; her previous books include Women and Substance Use and Lesbians, Women, and Society. 192 pp 5 x 8« less