Abstract
One factor contributing to low rates of alcoholism among Jews is the understanding that this in not a Jewish problem. Recognition and treatment of the disease, when it does occur, is delayed when the Jewish community and/or professionals deny its existence. Sixteen recovered alcoholic Jews described their family background, exposure to alcohol, attitudes about drinking and drunkenness, history of alcoholism and recovery. They drank primarily to relieve stress and psychic discomfort; social drinking was minimal. Shame was increased because they interpreted their behaviour as non-Jewish. Treatment was impaired because of the lack of culturally congruent facilities. No differences in attitude were detected between Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and secular Jews.
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