Over 20% Lifetime Risk Of Men Developing Alcohol Dependence Disorder

The lifetime risk of alcohol-use disorders for men is more than 20%, with a risk of about 15% for alcohol abuse and 10% for alcohol dependence. For women*, the lifetime risk is less than half that of men, at 8-10%. And while there is a widespread public perception that treatment simply does not work, some strategies are highly effective - and recovery can begin with a trip to your doctor.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on January 27th, 2009