Category Archives: For Women
Women and Alcohol – What to Consider in Alcohol Treatment.
Who are the women who come to us from across the country? And why to they come here – not just from the U.S., but also from Canada and sometimes from around the world? These women include physicians, college professors, … Continue reading
Menopause and Alcohol Abuse – Another Overlooked Element in Women’s Alcohol Treatment
Many Midlife Changes Contribute to Alcohol Abuse For some women the onset of alcohol abuse coincides with the changes in hormone levels that signal the start of perimenopause – changes that we may be unaware of in the earliest stages. … Continue reading
One Woman’s Experience With The Non 12 Step 5-Day Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment Program
We are very grateful to our client for so kindly offering to keep a diary of her experience participating in our 5-day Women’s Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment program and also for allowing us to share her experiences with you. – Mary … Continue reading
Alcohol Treatment For Women – Effective Non 12 Step Alternatives to AA
By Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes “Powerlessness” Teaches You to Be A Victim You’ve probably heard about “powerlessness.” It’s a founding principal of AA, the “First Step” of 12-Steps, and virtually every treatment regimen in the U.S. Believing it is also … Continue reading
Great, He Quit Drinking – When Will He Recover? – Why The Families of Alcoholics Need AA Alternatives
By Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes You May Never Get Him Back “I thought when he quit drinking…,” or “The program he went through says he’s successful, but…?” and “Is this all I have to look forward to?” The words vary … Continue reading



