Triple trouble: Alcohol abuse by women with disabilities

Abstract

Using data from a multi-state survey on substance use among people with disabilities, this study provides a primary examination of alcohol use patterns and drinking related problems for women with disabilities. An inspection of patterns of use reveals evidence that alcohol use is at least as prevalent among women with disabilities as in the general female population. It is also found that health and family problems are more likely to be reported by female drinkers with disabilities than other consequences. In the discussion section, authors address the issues of social stigma and pressures to provide a better understanding of alcohol abuse among women with disabilities.