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	Sober Moms, Women in Recovery, Recovery Community
		She has argued that the AA philosophy is fundamentally wrong for women, and designed the Women for Sobriety program (WFS) to specifically address the situation she believes many women alcoholics face.
		The 13 affirmations of WFS are intended to teach women how to change their view of themselves and the world around them, and argue that the solution lies within their own minds and not from a higher power.
		Although the WFS membership is indeed a select group of recovering women both demographically and in terms of their attitudes toward sobriety, they represent women who have felt they needed more than AA has to offer; note that about half of the newcomers to AA drop out after 3 months (18).
	www.sobermoms.com /articles/Self-helpAmongWomenforSobriety.php (1766 words)

	Module10B-Women and Alcohol
		Women are a diverse population, based on their ethnic and national origins, spirituality, sexual orientation, health/mental health, abilities/disabilities, life structures/circumstances, and ages.
		Women's alcohol problems are significant because of the numbers of women involved, and their social roles and contexts which are affected (Smyth and Miller, 1997).
		Women are more likely than men to be admitted to treatment for "harder drugs" like cocaine, stimulants, and heroin/opiates, and are also less likely than men to be admitted for alcohol and marijuana-63% of men are admitted for alcohol/marijuana compared to 47% of women admitted for alcohol/marijuana (DASIS, 2001).
	pubs.niaaa.nih.gov /publications/Social/Module10BWomen/Module10B.html (4784 words)

	New Research Confirms Alcohol Is Gender-Sensitive
		Women also often find public exposure of their alcoholism more daunting than do men, says Rook, and private doctors or counselors are options open only to those who can afford it.
		Women may be reluctant to discuss that trauma in gender-mixed AA meetings and require additional counseling to help cope misplaced guilt and shame.
		Women for Sobriety, Inc. in Quakertown, Pa.,--to which "Dear Abby" has recently begun referring female readers of the newspaper advice column--and Rational Recovery Systems, Inc., of Lotus, Calif., are two abstinence-only alternatives, but the need far outstrips the meetings the groups have organized.
	www.womensenews.org /article.cfm?aid=1416 (1319 words)

	Women and alcoholism: A biopsychosocial perspective and treatment approaches
		Women for Sobriety, devoted since 1976 to education, outreach, and treatment for the female alcoholic, estimated the number of female alcoholics to be between 5 and 7 million (Kirkpatrick, 1990).
		Research of alcohol-abusing women by age groups indicated that those in the youngest group who drank (ages 21-34) were single, childless, and not employed; women who drank between the ages of 35 and 49 were divorced, separated, not employed, or had children living outside the home (Gomberg, 1994).
		Until the perception of alcoholism in women is no longer biased by the distorted views and expectations held about women by both men and women, women will continue to suffer and fail to present themselves for treatment in numbers that would reflect the true magnitude of the problem.
	web.utk.edu /~dap/SA2003/Women&ETOH.html (7466 words)

	Self Confidence and Motivation @ The Mental Fitness Center
		Jean Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., founder of the Women for Sobriety Program (WFS), writes that "to accept humility is absolutely the worst thing that could happen to a woman alcoholic." From long experience Jean understood that for women to overcome feelings of helplessness and powerlessness they must have a program that helps them to rebuild their self-image.
		What the study found was that after women became really aware that they had to do something about their drinking, the percentage of women who were sober within 1 year after attending Women for Sobriety meetings was 38%.
		A classic example of this is I have had many women come to my Women for Sobriety group and tell me that after hearing a person's drinking story at an AA speaker meeting, they felt so badly when leaving the meeting that they just wanted to go out and drink.
	www.thementalfitnesscenter.com /womenquitdrinking.html (1387 words)

	Woman In Sobriety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Women for Sobriety (www.womenforsobriety.org)is an organization whose purpose is to help all women recover from addiction(s) through the discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes, The Women for Sobriety "New Life" Program is unique in that it is an organization of women for meet today's conflicts.
		The Women for Sobriety "New Life" Program is unique in that it is an organization of women for meet today's conflicts.
		Women For Sobriety has been providing services to women alcoholics since July, 1976 Program grew out of one woman's search for sobriety.
	www.dui-attorney-lawyer.com /search/woman-in-sobriety.html (591 words)

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		The authors conclude that the age distribution of the onset of alcoholism in women born in 1953 was similar to that of men born in 1938.
		Women who thought they had received an alcoholic beverage said they felt more arousal whether or not they had actually consumed alcohol; however, actual alcohol consumption had a negative linear relationship to physiological arousal.
		Alcoholic women are more likely to be divorced when they enter treatment or to be married to or living with an alcoholic "significant other." They are more likely than the alcoholic man to date the onset of pathological drinking to a particularly stressful event.
	www.gmu.edu /facstaff/facultyfacts/1-3/women.html (4319 words)

	Alcohol / Drug Council of North Carolina : Help : Self Help Groups
		A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction; the primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.
		Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from drug addiction.
		An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
	www.alcoholdrughelp.org /help/self.html (424 words)

	Stereotypical Perspectives on Women and Drinking - 12 Step Recovery
		At this point and still to this day it is a shameful struggle of a woman to admit her compulsive drinking - feeling as though with this admission she is confessing to being an utter failure as a mother, wife and caretaker.
		We now know, rationally, that this is not true and that a women's addiction and a man's addiction is as parallel as one man to another but it is difficult to erase stubborn stereotypes and almost impossible to erase them forever.
		Women's meetings are growing in popularity with some including babysitting services or child friendly atmospheres.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art33587.asp (589 words)

	A Woman's Guide to Sex & Recovery
		Not according to Jean Kirkpatrick, author and founder of Women for Sobriety, a national self-help group for alcoholic women.
		Through her recovery -- and the stories told by Women for Sobriety members -- Kirkpatrick discovered that sexuality is often the one of the rawest areas of a recovering woman's shredded self-esteem.
		She believes that, for many women, drug and drinking problems are sexual problems in disguise.
	www.doitnow.org /pages/807.html (1613 words)

	Women & Alcohol, Facts, Trends, Help & Support
		A good stiff drink may look pretty appealing to an increasing number of women who work outside the home, and who are under increased pressure from alcohol advertising campaigns specifically targeting women - or who may be driven to drink just from the day-to-day burden of juggling career and family.
		With 10% more fat in their bodies than men's, and with less water in their bodies to dilute the alcohol, women have been shown to be more sensitive to alcohol.
		Although men increasingly help shoulder child-rearing duties in the modern family, most of the work continues to fall to women, beginning with the responsibility for the part alcohol plays in fetal development.
	www.chiff.com /health/disease/women-alcohol.htm (410 words)

	Alcoholism Links
		Women For Sobriety is both an organization and a self-help program for women alcoholics.
		Women For Sobriety has been providing services to women alcoholics since July, 1976.
		Created by the first national self-help program for women alcoholics, this website was designed to assist women overcome their alcohol addiction, and to achieve and sustain sobriety.
	www.suite101.com /links.cfm/women_and_alcoholism (326 words)

	Treatment
		Women for Sobriety (WFS) is an alternative to the well-known Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program.
		Founded in 1976, WFS is based on the belief that women require a different kind of recovery program than those used primarily by men.
		This program differs from AA in that it doesn't include a religious focus, doesn't ask members to examine their pasts and provides women with a female-only environment in which to express their hopes and fears.
	www.healthywomen.org /healthtopics/substanceabuse/treatment (926 words)

	Women For Sobriety Center, LA
		The Women for Sobriety Center, Inc. (WFSC) is a non-profit community based transitional sober living home, which provides housing and support services to women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse.
		WFSC has provided safe sober living housing to over 20,000 women and women with children since its inception in 1987.
		WFSC is housed in a large Victorian home in mid-city Los Angeles and is in close proximity to public transportation.
	www.womenforsobrietycenterla.org (186 words)

	Everywoman's Center Resource/Referral : Program Information Sheet for Women for Sobriety, Inc.
		The organization of Women For Sobriety helps all women with a drinking problem find a way to sobriety and to a fulfilling way of life.
		WFS understands that dependence upon alcohol has become a leading health problem among women, much of the reason being related to the loss of identity many women feel in the world today.
		Women must be sober 24 hours before attending meeting.
	www.umass.edu /ewc/rr/iris_web/ewc40315aa.html (191 words)

	Alcoholism and Women
		With the effects of alcohol on women being different from men it is suggested that women seek help from an alternative source such as Women for Sobriety rather than a male dominated program like Alcoholics Anonymous.
		Women do not metabolize alcohol as quickly and efficiently as men, due specifically to what's called the fat to water ratio.
		Women alcoholics are seen as social embarrassments and often ostracized.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/women_and_alcoholism/27085 (531 words)

	Women for Sobriety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		WFS is designed for women who are addicted to, or who abuse, alcohol or other substances.
		WFS is an organization whose purpose is to help women recover from problem drinking through the discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes and encouragement with other women in similar circumstances.
		It recognizes women's emerging role and her necessity for self-esteem and self-discovery to meet today's conflicts.
	www.rrci.net /women_for_sobriety.htm (280 words)

	Secular Organizations for Sobriety Summary
		SOS stresses total abstinence, personal responsibility, and self-reliance as the means to achieve and maintain sobriety (recovery), but the organization recognizes the importance of participating in a mutually supportive group as an adjunct to recovery.
		The program stresses the need to place the highest priority on sobriety and uses mutual support to assist members in achieving this goal.
		The Suggested Guidelines for Sobriety emphasize rational decision-making and are not religious or spiritual in nature.
	www.bookrags.com /Secular_Organizations_for_Sobriety (454 words)

	Dawn Farm
		Male and female clients were shown to differ in terms of their initial treatment needs and follow-up status with respect to these needs was related to drinking outcomes Contrary to prediction however CBT sessions for women as compared to those for men were not appreciably more likely to teach general problem-solving or mood-management skills.
		Further women did not avoid AA meetings Attendance at self-help meetings was comparable for the sexes in the outpatient arm; in the aftercare study women attended significantly more meetings and reported a higher degree of AA involvement.
		When women's baseline status was controlled, women had better outcomes than did men at 1 and 8 years.
	www.dawnfarm.org /12stepwomen.html (2558 words)

	Women for Sobriety
		The MSN Women for Sobriety Community is here for your enjoyment, enlightenment and support.
		Any concerns regarding a message posted or a problem that may arise in the chat room of Women for Sobriety, should be reported to the Forum Manager at
		It can be very disruptive to those in the chat room who are embracing the WFS program if you join the chat while under the influence.
	groups.msn.com /WomenforSobriety (826 words)

	Department of Women's Justice Services: MOM's Program
		The Recovery Home is a 21-bed facility designed for women who have completed an inpatient program and require a safe, drug free, supportive environment while building a new life.
		Madison Place is a second-stage Recovery Home for women and their children who have completed substance abuse treatment and are living in a recovery environment, while working or attending school.
		They also offer shelter for women with children including adolescens, spiritual support, transportation to comprehensive medical services including using neighborhood clinical referral services as needed.
	www.cookcountysheriff.org /womensjustice/moms.html (1021 words)

	Women for Sobriety
		The Women for Sobriety "New Life" Program is unique in that it recognizes woman's emerging role and her necessity for self-esteem and self-discovery to meet today's conflicts.
		All viewpoints and opinions expressed in both the chat rooms and message boards are those of the author and may not reflect the official views of Women for Sobriety, Inc.
		If anyone has any questions or concerns about the Women for Sobriety program or organization they need to call or email the office directly.
	groups.msn.com /WomenforSobriety/_whatsnew.msnw (314 words)

	A Proven Way That Women Can Quit Drinking Without AA
		Women who have a problem with alcohol oftentimes suffer from feelings of guilt and low self-esteem.
		What women need to recover is to develop a sense of competency in themselves and rebuild their feelings of self-worth.
		That long-term sobriety is possible with the support of like-minded women in my WFS group.
	www.ajpip.com /addictions/a_proven_way.htm (1224 words)

	Nice Girls Don't Drink — www.greenwood.com
		Of particular interest is Dr. Jean Kirkpatrick's own story and her conclusion that women alcoholics need a different type of recovery program than men do, which led her to organize Women for Sobriety.
		Hafner, a recovering alcoholic herself, compiled these interviews with 20 recovering women alcoholics because she felt that they could serve as examples and their voices needed to be heard.
		With courage, candor, and even flashes of humor, the women recount the early influences that led to their addiction, often including alcoholic or abusive parents; how alcoholism took over their lives; crucial turning points; and the recovery that enabled them to reclaim their dignity.
	www.greenwood.com /catalog/H246.aspx (611 words)

	Department of Women's Justice Services: Women's Residential Program {WRP}
		The Women's Residential Program is a 118-bed comprehensive therapeutic substance abuse/mental health treatment program for female pre-trial detainees within the Cook County Jail.
		Participants of the program are treated on a cognitive level (cognitive restructuring), an affective level (safe, nurturing environment and women's issues groups) and on a behaviorial level (recovery tools, therapeutic community, twelve step program and life / interpersonal skills education).
		DWJS is incorporating the “Helping Women Recover,” curriculum by Dr. Stephanie Covington with “Seeking Safety,” in order to achieve the goal of an integrated model.
	www.cookcountysheriff.com /womensjustice/gender.html (522 words)

	A Recovery Story
		I think what had the biggest impact was how much the women on the board encouraged me. They had so much faith in me. Their belief in me carried me forward and taught me how to believe in myself.
		Deb Sellars Karpek's sobriety and quality of life are a direct result of her participation in Women for Sobriety.
		She is a role model for new women coming into the program and helping them is a form of giving back, which strengthens her own sobriety.
	www.ajpip.com /addictions/a_recovery_story.htm (1377 words)

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