In addition to my counseling practice, I have continued to facilitate Denver’s Moderation Management group since 2002. (www.moderation.org). This program is for problem drinkers who hope to learn moderation in a supportive, accountable group setting, using a scientifically based approach to problem drinking.
I encourage people interested in learning more about the program to attend a Moderation Management meeting, held on Tuesday nights, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette Street, Denver, CO 80218. Meetings are casual, accepting, and non-judgmental. Donations are accepted for use of the room, brochures, books, etc. For people who prefer a closed, private 8 week support group for problem drinkers, I offer this as well, at my offices at People House and in SE Denver.
Recommended reading:
Responsible Drinking, A Moderation Management Approach For Problem Drinkers, by Frederick Rogers, Psy.D, Marc F. Kern, Ph.D, and Rudy Hoeltzel at a reduced price in my office and at MM meetings ($16.00). This up-to-date, comprehensive, resource book offers everything you need to know about moderation and what to do if abstinence is needed instead.
DO YOU DRINK TOO MUCH? by Doug Brown, an article from the Denver Post on 3/16/10.