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Women’s Alcohol Misuse Soars: Experts Urge Holiday Sobriety

10/31/2025

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Women’s alcohol misuse rose 84% from 2001 to 2013 and continued to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research from Ashley Addiction Treatment and Johns Hopkins shows women benefit from gender-directed, holistic care with faster recovery.
Women often enter treatment later and with higher anxiety, depression, and trauma than men.
As the holidays approach, experts urge alcohol-free celebrations and stronger workplace support to improve treatment access.

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Story summary

Women’s alcohol misuse rose 84% from 2001 to 2013 and continued to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research from Ashley Addiction Treatment and Johns Hopkins shows women benefit from gender-directed, holistic care with faster recovery.
Women often enter treatment later and with higher anxiety, depression, and trauma than men.
As the holidays approach, experts urge alcohol-free celebrations and stronger workplace support to improve treatment access.