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May 22, 2026Alcohol researchOpen Access

Alcohol Misuse in Older Women: A Scoping Review of Correlates, Consequences, Treatment, and Prevention

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CHCG Holzhauer

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Scoping review evaluates correlates and consequences of alcohol misuse in older women, suggesting treatment implications.

Key Points

  • The review aims to evaluate the research on alcohol misuse among older women, focusing on biopsychosocial factors and treatment gaps.
  • Reviewed 2,579 articles published from 1994 to 2024 regarding alcohol misuse in older women.
  • Developed a data extraction template and charted data among authors for consistency.
  • Included 127 relevant articles that met predefined inclusion criteria.
  • Identified key factors associated with alcohol misuse, including mood disorders and social networks.
  • Highlighted increased health risks for older women, such as breast cancer and depression.
  • Emphasized the need for age- and sex-specific treatment and prevention strategies.

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CG Holzhauer (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff1dbd674f7c03778b131https://doi.org/10.35946/arcr.v46.1.02
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