[Women and alcohol: From risky use to addiction, the issues at stake]. / Les femmes et l'alcool : de l'usage à risque à l'addiction, les enjeux.

ABSTRACT

Present in all social circles with proven effects on health, alcohol is the second leading cause of avoidable death after tobacco. Like men, women can be affected by alcohol misuse, or even addiction. As the female organism is more vulnerable to the deleterious effects of alcohol, women are particularly exposed in terms of risks and complications for their physical and mental health.