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Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use

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Overview

If changing your alcohol use is a goal, then knowing what you'll gain by cutting back on or not drinking can help keep you motivated. Take a moment to fill out the form. Be honest. You may find that you have good reasons to cut back or quit-whatever your goal is. Put a check next to the statements that you agree with:

My health

My relationships

My performance at work or school

My other benefits

Add any other benefits, such as saving money or being a good role model to your children, or whatever comes to your mind:





If you checked any of the above statements, you've just created a list of reasons to cut back or stop drinking. Nice work!

Take a closer look at some of the benefits. Are any of them stronger or more meaningful to you than the reasons why you like to drink? Keep your list with you as you change your alcohol use and for several weeks or months after. Review it whenever you are struggling to remember why you took the step in the first place.


Credits for Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use

Current as of: August 6, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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