ATHENS – A study from the University of Georgia reveals a concerning pattern of binge drinking among women who own or manage farms.
The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, surveyed 987 farmers across the U.S. about their perceived levels of stress and coping behaviors, including alcohol use.
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