*Finnegan, D. G., & Cook, D. (1984). Special issues affecting the treatment of gay male and lesbian alcoholics. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 1(3), 85-98

*Israelstam, S. (1986). Alcohol and drug problems of gay males and lesbians: Therapy, counseling and prevention issues. Journal of Drug Issues, 16, 443-461.

Kominars, S. B. (1989). Accepting ourselves. San Francisco, CA: Harper & Row.

This book is a journey through the wilderness of early recovery from addiction for gay men and lesbians. It uses the 12 steps of A.A. It is thoughtful, supportive, and written for clients and professionals.

*Nardi, P. M. (1982). Alcohol treatment and the non-traditional "family" structures of gays and lesbians. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 27(2), 83-89.

*Rather, E. (1988). A model for the treatment of lesbian and gay alcohol abusers. Alcoholism Treatment Ouarterly, 5(1/2), 25-46.

**Ziebold, T. O., & Mongeon, J. E. (Eds.). (1982). Alcoholism and homosexuality: Directions for counseling and therapy. New York: Haworth Press.

Alcoholism and Homosexuality describes and assesses a variety of treatment programs for alcoholic homosexual men and women. Noted authorities analyze new approaches that are being implemented in services for the group and describe successful programs and treatment protocols.

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