“Why should I change? S/he’s the one with the problem! Hrumph!” Well, no, not really. Most of the time spouses, parents, and sometimes children, see the problem as drinking and the drinker as the one with a problem. Of course the drinker frequently doesn’t see things that way. That’s because the problems are more complicated [...]

“I’m calling to ask about your novel approach…” We recently received that call from a doctor who was thinking about referring a patient. We were caught off guard for just a minute, “novel” approach? We’re research based and even the research isn’t novel, new, or experimental. What we do with clients comes from the work [...]

“What is your success rate?” Understandably, this is a very important question and one that deserves a careful answer. But it’s also a tricky one from a number of directions and these too, need consideration. First, the important question isn’t “our” success rate but our clients’ success rate. That may seem like quibbling, but with [...]

Just what are the benefits of drinking? We’ve all heard and/or lived the horror stories about drinking, but if you are going to fix an alcohol abuse problem then you’d better spend some time figuring out what benefits you’re getting out of it. Why? Because you drink for the benefits – just as people do [...]

Why would you want to be a “powerless victim”? We often point out we don’t abuse alcohol because we’re dumb, or powerless, or diseased, but because it works. It’s a wonderfully effective way to very temporarily self-medicate loneliness, boredom, anxiety, and a number of other uncomfortable conditions. That being the case, it should be obvious [...]

What About Insurance? Many callers wonder about using insurance to cover the cost of treatment. Generally speaking, if you have coverage for out-patient treatment then our program is covered to whatever extent your carrier provides. Coverage is usually extended to programs which are state certified, as ours is, and/or services provided by certificated counselors, which [...]

This week’s question and answer: “How does our program cost compare to others?” It’s always tricky to compare costs – especially in an area where the price range is so extreme. Intensive outpatient programs we’re familiar with range from $3750 to $17,500 and of course residential offerings run the gamut from $20,000 to $200,000 or [...]

Once again it’s July 4th, Independence Day! Isn’t it time to declare your independence from alcohol abuse and/or the “programs” that only make it, and you, worse? (Yes, Dr. Wilson answers the phone 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on holidays, including today: 888-541-6350.) This week’s question: “How can over 2/3’s of your clients be successful [...]

“How can you possibly cure my years of alcohol abuse in JUST 5 DAYS?????” Of course, we can’t, and neither can you – but we can set the stage for squeezing alcohol out of your life – and you won’t have to be “in recovery”, or brand yourself with the scarlet “A”, or waste your [...]

Anxiety anyone? First, our thanks to all of you who wrote in to share your reasons for delaying putting an end to your alcohol abuse. You pointed out a number of important considerations which we will cover in this and the next few Newsletters. And PLEASE! If you haven’t written to us yet – help [...]