The program operates through Federal block grants to the 50 States, Washington, D.C., and 6 territorial jurisdictions. The program designates a 5 percent set-aside of funds for women's programs within each State's total funding for alcohol and other drug programs. Data came from a written survey, to which 45 States and 3 other jurisdictions responded, and from site visits to 8 States chosen for their variety of geographical, economic, demographic, and administrative characteristics. Results showed that the program has achieved its goal by promoting a broad range of new programs and services of prevention, education, and treatment. It has made recovery a possibility and a reality for greater numbers of alcoholic and drug-addicted women across the United States and has brought a new sense of hope to these women and their families. Figures, tables, and appended study instruments and background information.