If you haven't seen it yet, there was an episode on 30days about binge drinking.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/5294...so-i0
Crazy show. I don't know why a 40something mom would think she could hang with her daughter. Much too old to drink that way. Still though, I feel bad for her because her daughter is out of control with her mindset and ideals...not to mention her denial. But no one can change her daughter's mind but her. Best of luck to her.