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Because of this different perception, women are less likely than men to seek help initially in alcoholism or other chemical dependency services. Instead, women prefer consulting physicians or mental health clinics staff, settings in which their primary problem is less likely to be diagnosed as alcohol abuse (Reed 1987; Thom 1986). It is critical that the women’s alcohol problems be identified correctly in these settings and that appropriate interventions be initiated. Recent national surveys est...Read More