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Anderson, Sandra C. – Social Work, 1987
Examined women (N=20) who were receiving alcoholism treatment in the skid-row area of Portland, Oregon. Women had histories of problem drinking and extensive treatment for alcoholism. Most had been married and had children. Despite transiency, the majority maintained contact with friends and relatives. Compared these women to New York City's…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Family Relationship, Females, Friendship