Support for the Journey
Change Your Relationship
With Alcohol
Moderation Management is a peer support community.
We offer an alternative to all-or nothing addiction treatment, focused on moderation, mindfulness, and intentional life (and drinking) habits.
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DO I NEED TO STOP DRINKING?
Not Necessarily. Moderation Starts Here.
Some choose to stop; some choose to change their relationship with alcohol. Our non-judgmental approach means we can meet you exactly where you are.
Everything you need to start your moderation management journey can be found here.
- The Moderation Management Roadmap
- What is considered Moderate Drinking?
- Do you have to quit?
- Should I abstain for 30 days?
How we can help you
What Is Moderation Management?
Moderation Management™ is a nonprofit that provides a non-judgmental, compassionate peer-support community. Join us if you want to change your relationship with alcohol.
People come here to be honest about their drinking, to hear from others who get it, and to figure out their next step. Some moderate. Some take breaks. Some stop for a while. The point isn’t getting it “right.”
It’s having a place where you can keep going, adjust as you learn, and not do it alone.
Some Common Questions About MM:
What is moderation in Drinking?
Moderation in drinking means intentionally reducing how much, how often, and under what circumstances you drink alcohol.
Rather than assuming that everyone needs to quit drinking completely, moderation focuses on developing a healthier, more balanced relationship with alcohol through self-awareness, goal setting, and accountability.
Moderation Management provides guidelines, tools, and peer support to help people make informed choices about their drinking habits.
Is this the same thing as mindful drinking?
There is a lot of overlap. Both mindful drinking and moderation encourage people to become more aware of their drinking patterns, triggers, and motivations.
However, Moderation Management goes beyond simply paying attention.
It offers structured guidelines, peer support meetings, tracking tools, and behavior-change strategies designed to help people actively reduce alcohol-related harm and create lasting change.
How is this different from a traditional rehab?
Traditional addiction treatment programs often focus on complete abstinence from alcohol. Moderation Management takes a harm-reduction approach, recognizing that some people are seeking to cut back rather than quit entirely.
It is a peer-support community rather than a treatment program, and it allows individuals to determine their own goals.
That said, MM also acknowledges that moderation is not the right fit for everyone, and some people may ultimately decide that abstinence is their healthiest option.
How do I know if moderation is right for me?
Moderation Management generally serves people who are concerned about their drinking but are not physically dependent on alcohol.
If alcohol has begun creating problems in your life, but you do not feel that lifelong abstinence is the only answer, moderation may be worth exploring.
The organization encourages people to honestly evaluate their experiences and use tools such as self-assessments, meetings, and support groups to determine whether moderation is realistic and sustainable for them.
Do I have to quit drinking completely to participate?
No. A willingness to improve your relationship with alcohol is the only requirement.
While Moderation Management often recommends a 30-day alcohol-free period early in the process to help people reset and evaluate their habits, the program is not built around a requirement of permanent abstinence.
Members are encouraged to set goals that fit their circumstances and adjust those goals as they learn more about what works best for them.
What if I try moderation and it doesn't work?
One of the core principles of Moderation Management is honest self-assessment.
If someone repeatedly finds that they cannot stay within the limits they set for themselves, the program encourages them to reevaluate their goals and consider whether abstinence or professional treatment may be a better fit.
The goal is not to prove that moderation works for everyone—the goal is to help people find the healthiest and safest relationship with alcohol for their individual situation.