I used to have a drink every night, and the thought of giving up my relaxing nightcap was a worse thought than giving up carby foods. Funny thing was, after a few weeks I realized that my lime seltzer water was looking remarkably more enticing than a premium beer. The more stable my blood glucose and insulin became the less I could care about that nightcap! Other people on this board have mentioned this happening too. Doing Atkins certainly won't hurt your friend, and the alcohol may well become a non-issue for her as well.