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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Jun 1.
Published in final edited form as: Addict Behav. 2015 Feb 8;45:184–190. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.02.001

Table 2.

Harm Reduction Goals at Week 0

Rank Category Frequency % Progress (%) Achieved (%)
1 Drinking-related goals 45 52.9 76.7 44.2
 Reducing drinking 16 18.8 81.3 50.0
 Avoiding negative consequences 12 14.1 63.6 54.6
 Attaining abstinence 9 10.6 100 33.3
 Avoiding high-risk situations 4 4.7 66.7 33.3
 Engaging in recovery activities 3 3.5 33.3 33.3
 Reducing craving 1 1.2 100 0
2 Health-related goals 14 16.5 30.8 15.4
 Improving physical health 8 9.4 28.6 14.3
 Maintaining or improving cognitive function 3 3.5 66.7 33.3
 Maintaining or improving mental health 3 3.5 0 0
3 Quality-of-life goals 14 16.5 57.1 28.6
 Engaging in meaningful activities 8 9.4 75.0 37.5
 Connecting with family and friends 6 7.1 33.3 16.7
4 Basic needs goals 10 11.8 70.0 50.0
 Obtaining adequate housing 5 5.9 80.0 80.0
 Obtaining tangible goods 3 3.5 100 33.3
 Accessing clinical or other services 2 2.4 0 0
5 Money-related goals 2 2.4 50.0 50.0

Total 85 100 64.6 37.8