Why you drink, smoke or use

The main reason substances play a part in your life, if they do.

Cooper's motivational model (Drinking Motives Questionnaire; Cooper, 1994) is a validated framework: people use alcohol and other substances for distinct reasons — social, enhancement, coping and conformity. This asks your main draw, if any (caffeine counts too). (Cooper's motivational model (DMQ))

Groups

• Social — To enjoy gatherings and time with others.
• Enhancement — To feel good, have fun, or get a lift.
• Coping — To relax, unwind, or ease stress.
• Conformity — To fit in, or because those around me do.
• I don't use any — Substances aren't part of my life.

Related topics

• Relationship with alcohol
• Smoking status
• Relationship with recreational drugs
• Relationship with caffeine
• Where you are with changing a habit

All topics on ArtaQuest