Women under the influence

Article Abstract:

Women tend to be more affected by alcohol due to their lower body weight, fat ratio and hormonal changes. Up to 10% of female nurses may be affected by alcohol sometime during their working lives, which could lead to serious errors of judgement. High levels of stress can cause people to drink, with nurses coping with some of the highest job stress levels while also often being under valued in society. The UK recommended safe level of alcohol consumption is no more than four units for a man per day, while three units is considered the maximum level for women.

Health aspects, Nurses, Job stress, Alcohol, Ethanol

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Under the influence

Article Abstract:

Female alcohol abuse is increasing. However, rehabilitation services for women are inadequate. The social unacceptibility of female drunkeness may prevent some women seeking help as women with alcohol problems are regarded less sympathetically than men. Some may regard the problem as a threat to traditional female roles. Existing services may not cater for the special needs of women and few programmes provide follow-up support. Many women are discriminated against because of the stigma attached to female alcoholism.

Social aspects

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Tackling dependency

Article Abstract:

A community alcohol team has recognised the special needs of alcohol-dependent women. Only 25% of referrals are female as women may be reluctant to seek help. Professionals may also not prioritise women's alcoholism. The team offers individual counselling for women. The counsellor will establish the extent of physical dependency and whether hospitalisation is necessary. Individual care plans establish a rehabilitation regime. Women may also particpate in group therapy if they wish.

Care and treatment, Alcoholism treatment

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