Ann Dowsett Johnston, "Drink, The Intimate Relationship Between Women & Alcohol

This is a shortened version of the original conversation. To hear the full 90-minute episode, ad-free, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thebubblehour (2013) We are thrilled to have a Special Guest, Ann Dowsett Johnston,author of "Drink, The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol" on The Bubble Hour! While women over the past few decades have been closing the gender gap in their professional and educational lives, they are achieving parity with men in rates of alcoholism with alarming momentum--in the U.S., rates of alcoholism among women have risen more than 50 percent in the past decade. Johnston illuminates this startling epidemic, dissecting the psychological, social, and industry factors that have contributed to its rise, and exploring its long-lasting impact on our society and individual lives. Links and resources, including online support (The BFB) Buy TAKE GOOD CARE: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour Podcast  Listen to our spin-off podcast, TINY BUBBLES Please follow @thebubblehour on Facebook and Instagram  Our theme music is "I Own It" (2008) by Jean McCarthy