Women and Alcohol: Day 3 - Health Risks

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Women and Alcohol Day 3 - Health Risks From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Because of their physiological make-up, women are more vulnerable to the health risks of drinking alcohol than men and the effects of drinking too much can be both immediate and long-term. Health Risks for Women Drinkers Heart Risk Greater for Women Drinkers Some females experience more severe cardiovascular effects from heavy alcohol drinking than those observed in male alcoholics and these effects are noted at an earlier stage of drinking and at a lower consumption level than those noted in men. Women and the Effects of Alcohol Women have higher risk than men for certain serious medical consequences of alcohol use, including liver, brain and heart damage, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Female Drinking and Brain Damage Recent studies indicate that women tend to develop brain "shrinkage" and damage to their memory capabilities much faster than their male counterparts who drink. Health Risks for Women Alcohol increases a woman's risk of developing serious illnesses and an increased risk of heart disease, liver disease, ulcers, reproductive problems, osteoporosis, pancreatitis, memory loss, and other illnesses caused by substance and alcohol abuse. News and Information The Home Page Visit the Home Page of the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site daily for the most up-to-date information about alcoholism, substance abuse and related issues. This page is updated daily. Alcohol in the News The latest headlines about alcohol-related issues in the news. This page is updated at least twice a week. Substance Abuse in the News News articles about substance abuse issues in the headlines. This page is also updated at least twice a week with the latest news. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Women and Alcohol' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement