This is an outline for a presentation on Moderation Management as a treatment option.

Moderation Management -<Tab/>What is Moderation Management? (Moderation Management Network Inc., 2004) o<Tab/>Also known as behavior self-control training or BSCT o<Tab/>National mutual help system with meeting (in person and via the internet) for those who wish to change their usage patterns and make life enhancing changes Emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, stability, choice, and empowerment -<…

…fact that substance abuse problems exist on a continuum. (Fletcher, A. 2001) -<Tab/>According to Linda and Mark Sobell, the two most fundamental concepts they have found are the 1) severely dependent people are primarily successful using abstinence-based programs and 2) successful moderation management is seen primarily by less severe cases of abuse. (1995) -<Tab/>Alcohol abuse alone costs the U.S. approximately 184,636 million dollars yearly (Harwood et al., 1998)