Women face gaps in tailored alcohol treatment in states with higher disorder rates
A study from Boston University School of Public Health reveals that alcohol use disorder (AUD) among women is rising, yet specialized treatment services remain scarce. The research highlights a significant gap in care, particularly in states with the highest prevalence of AUD.
Why it matters
As binge drinking rates among young women surpass those of men, the lack of gender-specific treatment facilities poses a growing public health crisis.
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Add to Preferred Sources Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The historical gap in binge drinking, alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-related deaths between men and women has narrowed substantially over the last several decades in the United States, with binge drinking rates among women ages 18–25 exceeding men's rates in the same age group for the first time in 2024.
With this rapid increase in risk for AUD and AUD-related complications, women could benefit substantially from alcohol treatment programs that are tailored to their unique needs. But there is a dearth of knowledge about the availability of women-specific alcohol treatment in the U.S. and how these services may differ by state.
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