Jane is an alcoholic.Her experiences are different from those of male alcoholics because she
A)receives less serious treatment by doctors and therapists.
B)drinks more on the job.
C)comes from a family with little history of alcoholism.
D)became an alcoholic before her husband developed a drinking problem.

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Research has shown that women who struggle with alcoholism often face greater social stigma and are diagnosed later in life than male alcoholics. They are also more likely to receive less serious treatment by doctors and therapists, such as being prescribed medications that are not effective in treating alcohol addiction.

Jane Is an Alcoholic