Hello gpm,

Speaking from unfortuate experience, I would have to say that AA and Alanon are some of the best "treatments" there are. Perhaps you will not appreciate this, however people who have lived with active alcoholics have many vested interests. As long as she stays with him and does exactly as she has for 40 years, nothing will change. Assuming he wants no change. And, really, why would he? Her vested interests include comfort in the familiar patterns and no threat of risky feelings or changes.

I assume you've heard of AA-- this addresses the person who is *interested* in not drinking and shows them how to stay stopped. Alanon is for everyone else affected by living with alcoholism and how to improve their life *despite* active drinking or changes of one getting sober.

I realize this has nothing to do with homeopathy-- but I wonder of the ethics involved?

My best to you. DAnne