What type of drinker seeks controlled drinking?
Objective: Moderation Management (MM) is a mutual aid support group that helps problem drinkers reduce drinking to non-harmful levels. This study describes member characteristics as part of an organisational evaluation. The results are compared to those of an earlier survey. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed to all members in the online and face-to-face MM groups. Respondents (N=272) reported demographic characteristics, drinking history, frequency/amount of drinking, alcohol dependence, life problems six months prior to MM, drinking goals upon programme entry, and pre-MM help sought. Data were analysed for the entire group and by programme delivery format: online-only (OL), face-to-face only (F2F), and both (Both). Results: Members had a mean age of 44 years, and were 66% female, 98% White, 90% US residents, 80% employed, 54% married, 94% college educated; 77% had an annual income over $50,000; 54% had not sought prior help. The pre-MM mean number of drinks per week was 34
