| Problem recognition |
- I guess there is more of a problem than I thought.
- I never realized how much I was drinking or what the recommended drinking limits were for people my age.
- I always thought I could drink the same amount I drank when I was younger.
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- What other problems have you had?
- What else have you noticed or wondered about?
- How does knowing the limits change how you feel about your drinking?
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| Expression of concern |
- I’m a little worried about this.
- I really feel bad about letting this happen.
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- What other concerns have you had?
- What else worries you about your drinking?
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| Openness to change |
- I think it’s time for me to think about quitting.
- I guess I need to do something about this.
- This isn’t how I want to be. What can I do?
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- What are some other reasons you may need to make a change?
- Do you have any ideas about what you can do?
- Well, it is different for everybody. What do you think you can do that would help?
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| Optimism |
- I think I can change my drinking.
- I’m going to overcome this.
- Now that I’ve decided, I’m sure I can change.
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- A positive outlook is very important. Why else do you think you can succeed?
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