HAMS stands for Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation—and HAMS supports any of these as an end goal. HAMS supports safer drinking, reduced drinking, and abstinence. HAMS believes that individuals are most successful at achieving goals which they have chosen for themselves. HAMS supports every positive change. Better is better. HAMS offers both live meetings and online support via a chat room, an email group and a forum.
2) Deprogram from the disease model.
3) Track your use.
4) Take steps to reduce harm.
5) Take steps to reduce use.
6) Do a Cost/Benefit Analysis.
7) Choose/create your plan.
8) Address any issues which led to overdrinking.
9) Honestly report your progress/struggles.
10) Learn to have fun without booze.
11) Learn to cope without booze.
12) Praise yourself for every success!!
13) Tweak the plan.
14) Don't be afraid to get back on the horse.
