Step Away

Step Away is a mobile app aimed at helping users to change their drinking habits. When entering the program, a video tutorial gives users a clear explanation about how the program should be used. Users are then asked to complete a short screening questionnaire to establish their drinking profile and are given feedback about their risk level. The program leads users to set a goal: either to moderate their drinking or to abstain from drinking for a set number of days. The program is designed as a sequence of steps. The developers recommend completing one step each day and using the app over a period of three months. Steps include choosing how to reward a goal accomplished, information and tips about dealing with cravings, coping strategies, etc. The program also features a daily goal tracker, which is summarized in a weekly report that describes the user’s state in relation to his or her goals. An additional feature is a “Help” button that offers coping tools in times of need (e.g. having a craving, feeling stressed, etc.).