MM > FAQs > Right for me? (brief)

Is MM Right For Me? Brief answers • Full answers
I don’t want to identify myself as an alcoholic but I do want to change my drinking habits.	Great!
I really like getting buzzed or getting drunk. Isn’t that a sign of a severe problem?	Not in and of itself.
Isn’t my ambivalence about drinking the core of my problem?	No.
I’m doubtful about changing. Can MM help?	Yes, indirectly.
I’m confident that I can change, but the things I've tried so far haven't worked – can MM help?	Definitely.
My loved ones say I need AA, and I’m not ready or willing.	You're welcome here.
Am I in denial?	Probably not, but...
Do I need to hit bottom first?	Nope.
Doesn’t harm reduction perpetuate denial?	Usually not.
I don’t think I have a problem, but I want to change my habits.	Great!
I drink less than the MM guidelines already, but I still want to cut back. Can MM help me, or isn’t my problem severe enough?	You're welcome here.
What if my therapist (physician, mentor, counselor) doesn’t like MM?	Think about it.
I’m abstaining long-term – can MM help me?	It's certainly an option.
I abstained with the help of AA for years, and have been drinking (sometimes excessively) for the last year. Can MM help me?	Yes.
My problem is that if I drink one day I can’t stop the next.	Are you sure?
What if I’m not ready?	Be honest about that.
I think MM allows too much / too little drinking – what if I disagree or don't follow the rules?	Not a problem.
I'd like to be in an online group, but I don't have much time to spend at the computer. Can MM still help?	Sure.

Revised 07.26.2003 mm@moderation.org