Adrenocortical and Pituitary Glucocorticoid Feedback in Abstinent Alcohol‐Dependent Women

Abstract

Significant differences in pituitary-adrenal function were not apparent between alcohol-dependent women and matched controls. Despite the small n, it appears that alcohol-dependent women do not show the same disruptions in HPA activity as alcohol-dependent men. These findings may have relevance for gender-specific treatment effectiveness.