Cathy, Mississippi

“I had known for a while that I had a problem with alcohol, but considered myself functional because I was a successful teacher, would never even consider drinking on the job, and had an adequate social life. It was when one of my students pointed out that I smelled like beer, which was from the night before and had relatively drank little, that I started researching.

I knew that traditional 12-step programs and rehab clinics would never work and the success rate of those weren’t even worth my effort. I read about The Lenair experience and the effectiveness and called, set up the dates, and got a friend to join me. During the sessions alcohol was initially addressed but health issues were then emphasized as far as things to watch out for and nutritional advice to implement. It has been over a month now and I still do not want a drink or even see myself drinking. This includes being at neighborhood pubs, on the beach, or relaxing after work. I do get bored, but do not see drinking as an option to alleviate this feeling.”