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Alcohol use and misuse among women is on the rise 

and it’s causing severe health problems for some women.

higher risk than men for certain health problems

, including liver disease, heart disease and cancer.

more drinking among women but not among men.

a researcher who studies sex differences in alcohol use, and a drug and alcohol counselor who specializes in women’s addiction.

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Alcohol use and misuse among women has been on the rise for years and it’s affecting their health faster than men. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about alcohol use among women.

Alcohol use and misuse among women is on the rise and it’s causing severe health problems for some women. Women who drink have a higher risk than men for certain health problems, including liver disease, heart disease and cancer. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a researcher who studies sex differences in alcohol use, and a drug and alcohol counselor who specializes in women’s addiction. 

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