Alcohol Worksheet for Adults

Question	Response	Make Change
1. What are the reasons you drink alcohol?	List any reasons or situations that lead you to drink alcohol, such as stress, socializing, or boredom.
2. How does alcohol make you feel in the short term?	Describe the immediate effects of alcohol, such as relaxation, euphoria, or stress relief.
3. How does alcohol make you feel in the long term?	Reflect on the long-term effects of alcohol, such as health problems, relationship issues, or financial strain.
4. What are the positive rewards of drinking alcohol?	Identify any positive outcomes or rewards you associate with drinking, such as social acceptance, stress relief, or feeling more confident.
5. What are the negative consequences of drinking alcohol?	List any negative consequences or problems that result from drinking, such as health issues, conflicts, or legal problems.
6. What alternative rewards could you pursue instead of drinking alcohol?	Brainstorm healthier, alternative rewards or activities that could fulfill the same needs or desires as drinking, such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones.

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counselor.

References:

Stein MD, Caviness CM, Morse EF, Grimone KR, Audet D, Herman DS, Moitra E, Anderson BJ. A developmental‐based motivational intervention to reduce alcohol and marijuana use among non‐treatment‐seeking young adults: A randomized controlled trial. Addiction. 2018 Mar;113(3):440-53.