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How to Help an Alcoholic Sibling: Supporting Without Enabling

Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Women's Addiction TreatmentBy Women's Recovery

Supporting a sister who is battling alcohol addiction can feel overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. Watching someone you love face such a challenge while trying to figure out how to truly help them can leave you feeling powerless. However, your care and involvement can make an enormous difference. If your sister is struggling with alcohol use…

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Do Women Get Addicted to Alcohol Faster Than Men? Understanding Gender Differences in Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Women's Addiction Treatment, women's alcohol treatmentBy Women's Recovery

Do women get addicted to alcohol faster than men? Studies show that women start to have alcohol-related problems sooner and at lower drinking amounts than men. On average, women weigh less than men. Also, alcohol resides predominantly in body water, and pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men. At Women’s…