RISK-FACTORS FOR DRINKING OVER A WOMANS LIFE-SPAN

Because many elements of a woman's life, such as her upbringing or car eer, occur at different points in her life, some may be risk factors f or developing problem drinking only at certain periods during the life cycle. Few long-term studies have focused on risk factors throughout the life span, leaving scientists to glean what factors they can from studies of specific age groups of women.