The most clinically-validated online alcohol misuse platform.
CheckUp & Choices is a confidential self-guided online program VALIDATED in 7 clinical trials funded by over $4M in competitive NIH/NIAAA grants.
Why Use CheckUp & Choices?
In multiple NIH & NIAAA funded studies, individuals utilizing CheckUp & Choices demonstrated a:
- 55% decrease in drinking quantity, frequency, and intensity in non-dependent drinkers
- 36% decrease in drinking days in dependent drinkers
- 50% reduction in alcohol-related problems
- 55% decrease in drinking quantity, frequency, and intensity in non-dependent drinkers
- 36% decrease in drinking days in dependent drinkers
- 50% reduction in alcohol-related problems
Confidential
&
Anonymous
The personally-identifiable information you provide in CheckUp & Choices is not shared with anyone unless YOU choose to share it. (For added privacy you can use a personal and anonymous email address).
How It Works
Free Assessment
A fast, free alcohol self-quiz delivering clear results to assess your drinking patterns, their effects on your life, and potential risks. Take it now for tailored insights in just minutes…
The CheckUp
A comprehensive alcohol self-assessment with objective feedback that helps clarify your relationship with alcohol and its impact on your life, including risks.
Choices Program
Structured and guided cognitive behavioral and motivational exercises to help you achieve and maintain sobriety. Modules on alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and stimulants are all included.
Subscribers get access to everything, 24/7. CheckUp & Choices
will not label you or tell you what to do.
You will be treated with respect and without judgment.
What People Are Saying
I'm very happy to have found your website today. It has given me confidence that I can control my drinking, to achieve the goals I want for myself – ultimately being happier and healthier
— Male, 64
I'm so happy about this option. The price of this service scared me at first, but then I thought about how much I spend on wine monthly and it seemed a good trade. Thanks for providing an attractive and easy to use support system.
— Female, 45
The assessment was very thorough which was good and gave me a very good idea of the extent of my problem…I like how this program gave suggestions with statistical information but still gives the user the choice.
— Male, 56
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is CheckUp & Choices?
An online program that can guide you through the process of: a) considering whether to change your drinking, b) developing a plan to change if you decide to, and c) helping you learn the skills to achieve your goal of cutting back or stopping drinking permanently. There also are programs that focus on marijuana (cannabis), stimulants, and opioids.
Is CheckUp & Choices only for alcoholics?
No. We evaluated the elements in our application in individuals who spanned the range of heavy drinking and alcohol related problems. Most of our studies did not involve drinkers at the most severe end of the spectrum. And the term “alcoholic” is outdated and not used in the helping professions. Heavy drinking and its related problems can range from mild to severe and life threatening. The issues of alcohol and drug misuse are more like high blood pressure (mild to severe) than pregnancy (yes or no).
How does CheckUp & Choices help me stop drinking?
By guiding you through a series of exercises that systematically help you take the steps to achieve your goals and to give you feedback on your progress as you practice new skills and change your habits.
What does evidence-based mean? Why does evidence-based matter?
Evidence based means that there is scientific data to support clinically relevant outcomes from the self-help program. For our program this means multiple randomized clinical trials with outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals. Why does it matter? Because outcomes and data from scientific research give you the soundest basis for having confidence that a program could be helpful for you.
Disclaimer: CheckUp & Choices is an evidence-based online program designed to help people better understand and refine their relationship with alcohol.
It is NOT designed to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). For resources related to AUD and help, please visit the NIH website.