Table 2.

Sample decisional balance exercise

Good things about drinking Calms me down Takes away loneliness Takes away worry temporarily	Not-so-good things about drinking Leads to compulsive drinking Medicine doesn’t work Afraid to take medicine Isolation Unable to maintain employment Bad physical effects
Good things about drinking less or quitting Better health Take pride in self Save money Be able to be employed Think clearer to make better decisions Improve sleep Be better role model for kids	Not-so-good things about drinking less or quitting Need to relearn how to be sociable Would have to learn new interests Might be bored or lonely