OBJECTIVE: To present preliminary results of a qualitative study carried out with women with alcohol use disorders, to assess the peculiarities of alcoholism in women, and to point out its meanings in specialized services. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with nine women at an alcohol abuse disorders clinic in a public psychiatric center. RESULTS: Some peculiar behaviors were observed such as domestic violence and a better adherence to treatment during their participation in a supportive group with other women. CONCLUSION: The study pointed out the relevance of trying to understand alcoholism in women with all its peculiarities and the possible impact of this understanding in future interventions.
woman; alcoholism; sort; violence; feminine drinking