Chapter 13 - Gender-Specific Issues

Authors | Carolyn Day, Natalie White & Sharon Reid

This chapter reviews the literature on the gender-specific issues that should be considered when screening, diagnosing, and treating alcohol problems.

Cite the Chapter: Day C, White N, Reid S (2021). Gender-Specific Issues. In Haber PS, Riordan BC (Eds.). Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems (4th edition). Sydney: Specialty of Addiction Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Gender-Specific Issues

Epidemiology

Gender and the Development of an AUD

Gender and the Presentation of Harms Associated with AUD in Women

Gender Issues in the Identification and Management of AUD

Gender and Management of AUD in Women

Pharmacotherapy for Relapse Prevention

Gender Specific/Sensitive Interventions

Conclusion