Stand Down 2.3.2

If you are a U.S. Veteran seeking support in reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption, Stand Down provides a valuable resource. Developed with input from Veterans and VA psychologists, Stand Down offers tools to facilitate a positive change in drinking habits, all conveniently accessible on your smartphone. Acting as a personal assistant throughout your journey to modify your drinking behavior, Stand Down offers a structured approach to either cease drinking completely or lower consumption to safe levels. This innovative app equips users with tools and accountability to instigate and sustain a positive transformation without the typical wait times associated with counseling sessions. Immediate assistance is merely a smartphone tap away.

Having undergone development since 2018, Stand Down has been instrumental in assisting individuals in reducing their alcohol intake by up to 60%. Users have reported the app to be highly beneficial in offering practical tools and ensuring adherence to objectives. An empirically supported system, Stand Down empowers users to regain control over their drinking habits.

Stand Down provides the strategic means for users to:

• Become mindful of drinking patterns and triggers
• Establish an overarching drinking goal (cutting back or cessation) along with incremental milestones for success
• Maintain accountability through continuous progress feedback
• Cope with temptation by offering readily available tools
• Acquire new coping strategies for managing cravings, negative moods, and boredom
• Stay on course during identified high-risk periods for drinking
• Reinforce motivations for change in challenging situations
• Share progress with support networks
• Prepare for upcoming high-risk situations and strategize avoidance of triggers
• Schedule non-drinking activities directly into your calendar

To fully benefit from Stand Down, granting the app permission to send alerts and notifications is crucial. These notifications are specifically tailored to provide timely assistance, especially during critical moments when support is most needed.