Introduction -- Thinking about drinking -- Why change? -- Is moderation for you? -- When you drink: Setting limits -- Keeping track -- Taking charge -- Slowing down -- Refusing drinks -- Affirming your progress -- Moving along -- Before you drink: Discovering your triggers -- Places -- People -- Times -- Special triggers -- Feelings -- Summary -- Instead of drinking: Changing yourself by living as if -- Maintaining your minimum daily requirement of pleasant activities -- Talking caringly and wisely to yourself -- Sleeping well -- Relaxing -- Managing anxiety and fear -- Coping with negative moods and depression -- Maintaining a positive self-concept -- Being assertive -- Relating to others -- How are you doing? -- When abstinence seems like the best choice for you -- Sources of help.