Female Addiction Risks And Factors

 Many people do not realize they are using alcohol as a crutch until it reaches the point of addiction. The desire for a glass of wine every night to ease stress can become a dependence. In the past few decades, more and more women are turning into alcoholics and developing drinking patterns very similar to men. This is concerning, considering a female’s physiological makeup cannot tolerate alcohol in the same way that a male can. “Women are more susceptible to alcohol’s effects, largely because they have lower body mass, and in particular less water to disperse the alcohol through their bodies” (Lissner, 2017). In turn, alcohol reacts harshly with their bodies and the negative long-term effects from the substance develop at an accelerated rate.
 Well, how do you know if your nightly glass of wine is turning into a real problem? Ask yourself these questions:
Do you no longer enjoy it in a typical way?
Can you not control it anymore, for example, do you experience great distress if you run out of wine for the night?
Are the cravings so intense that it distracts you from the normality of life?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may need to get help.
Call Helix Counseling and Coaching Services today at (949) 214-4018 to schedule your first appointment. Even if you think your alcohol/wine dependence is not that strong, it is better to stop it before it gets worse. 

The Washington Post "Women Increasingly at Risk of Addiction?"