had to be scored positively, respectively. Similar information on the density and presence of second-degree family histories of alcoholism and substance abuse was also obtained. Participants also gave written permission to contact several first-degree biological relatives (parents, siblings, children of ≥18 years of age) and provided the names, addresses and telephone numbers of these relatives. The relatives were then mailed a separate consent form telling them that their relative (e.g., daughter or sister) was participating in a survey regarding women's medical and psychological health, and that part of survey involved contacting relatives to ask similar questions. First-degree relatives who signed consent and participated in the telephone interview were sent a $25 money order for the interview.
