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Alcoholism is a disease that affects anyone and everyone. It does not discriminate. However, it can affect women disproportionately more than it does for men. Recent studies have shown that alcohol misuse among women is steadily increasing. Alcohol-related deaths for women between the ages of 35-54 have doubled in the past recent years. In 2020, 9% of women overall and 17% of women between the ages of 18-25 reported having an alcohol use disorder.

Overcoming an addiction to alcohol and other substances is not an easy feat. Substances such as opioids, benzos, stimulants and alcohol can have a significant impact on both the physical body and emotional psyche. It can influence many aspects of your life negatively. Alcohol is the only socially acceptable mind-altering substance worldwide. It is often found at parties, get-togethers, during meals, holidays and just a part of daily life. This makes accessibility to this drug easy and not often seen as a negative factor.

Substance use disorder and alcohol addiction are some of the most difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions to overcome. There are many types of treatment methods used to help combat these diseases. One of the most effective methods is medication-assisted treatment. It is also known as MAT. MAT is a type of treatment method that incorporates psychotherapeutic behavioral therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in addition to specific FDA-approved prescription medications. It is most often used to help treat and ease intense withdrawal symptoms as the body recalibrates and adjusts to normal without the presence of drugs.