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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 3.

Harm Reduction Goals at Week 8

Rank Category Frequency % Progress (%) Achieved (%)
1 Drinking-related Goals 47 45.6 82.6 55.6
 Avoiding negative consequences 14 13.6 92.9 78.6
 Reducing drinking 12 11.7 83.3 27.3
 Avoiding high-risk situations 7 6.8 100 83.3
 Attaining abstinence 5 4.9 60.0 40.0
 Gaining/maintaining control over drinking 5 4.9 80.0 60.0
 Reducing craving 2 1.9 0 0
 Engaging in recovery activities 2 1.9 100 50.0
2 Quality-of-life goals 21 20.4 72.2 50.0
 Engaging in meaningful activities 16 15.5 71.4 50.0
 Connecting with family and friends 5 4.9 75.0 50.0
3 Health-related goals 20 19.4 85.0 55.0
 Improving physical health 12 11.7 91.7 66.7
 Maintaining or improving mental health 5 4.9 60.0 20.0
 Maintaining or improving cognitive function 3 2.9 100 66.7
4 Basic Needs Goals 8 7.8 87.5 37.5
 Obtaining adequate housing 5 4.9 100 40.0
 Accessing clinical or other services 2 1.9 50.0 0
 Obtaining tangible goods 1 1.0 100 100
5 Activities-of-daily-living goals 3 2.9 100 100
6 Money-related goals 2 1.9 100 0
7 Other substance-use goals 2 1.9 0 0

Total 103 100 80.8 52.0