Example: At a Party

• E = New Effect (New Rational Beliefs)

  • This is difficult, but I can have fun without drinking.
  • This is uncomfortable, but I can handle being here.
  • It is in my long-term interest to abstain from using. I want to be a clean and sober person.
  • While it may be upsetting, it’s not life-threatening.
  • I may strongly desire a drink, but I can survive without one.
  • While drinking may bring short-term relaxation, I know from my past that it leads to trouble.