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Your decisions are stored securely in our database with encryption. We never sell your data or share it with third parties. The AI analysis happens on secure servers and isn't used to train AI models. You can delete your account and all data at any time from the app settings.

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How is this different from a pros and cons list?

Traditional pros/cons lists treat all factors equally and rely on your in-the-moment thinking. Dcider weighs options against your pre-defined personal values, providing an objective alignment score. The AI also surfaces considerations you might miss and tracks patterns across all your decisions over time.

Does the AI make decisions for me?

No. Dcider provides analysis and alignment scores, but you always make the final choice. Think of it as a thinking partner that helps you see how options align with what you've said matters to you. The goal is clarity, not automation.

Can I use Dcider offline?

You can view your decision history and values offline. However, AI-powered analysis requires an internet connection since it's processed on secure cloud servers.

What kind of decisions is Dcider best for?

Dcider works great for career choices, financial decisions, relationship questions, health and lifestyle changes, and any decision where you want to align your choice with your personal values. It's especially helpful when you're overthinking or facing analysis paralysis.

How do I set up my values?

When you first open the app, you'll go through a quick onboarding where you select values that matter to you (like health, family, growth, financial security) and rate their importance. You can always adjust these later in Settings.

Is Dcider available on Android?

Currently, Dcider is iOS-only. We're focused on making the iOS experience great first. Android support may come in the future based on demand.

HealthUpdated Jan 2026

Should I Quit Drinking? A Values-Based Decision Framework

You're questioning your relationship with alcohol. Maybe it's become a crutch, maybe you're concerned about health, or maybe you're just curious what life without it would be like. But social norms, habit, and uncertainty about whether you have a 'real problem' make the decision complicated.

Key Takeaway

This decision is fundamentally about Physical Health vs. Mental Clarity. Your choice will also impact your social integration.

The Core Values at Stake

This decision touches on several fundamental values that may be in tension with each other:

Physical Health

Your body's response to alcohol and long-term health considerations. Even moderate drinking has health implications.

Mental Clarity

Your cognitive function and emotional stability. Evaluate how alcohol affects your mind, even when you're not drinking.

Social Integration

How drinking fits into your social life. Consider whether not drinking would isolate you or reveal the depth of your relationships.

Self-Control

Your relationship with the substance. Evaluate whether you drink intentionally or whether drinking controls you.

Authenticity

Whether drinking aligns with who you want to be. Consider if you're drinking because you enjoy it or because it's expected.

5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself

Before making this decision, work through these questions honestly:

1How do I honestly feel about my drinking—proud, neutral, or ashamed?
2Have I tried to cut back and found it difficult?
3What role does alcohol play in my life—enjoyment, coping, or habit?
4How would my life be different without alcohol?
5Am I questioning my drinking because of a genuine concern or external pressure?

Key Considerations

As you weigh this decision, keep these important factors in mind:

Your current drinking patterns and whether they concern you

Physical dependence (if heavy drinking, stopping suddenly can be dangerous)

Your reasons for drinking and whether they're healthy

The social dynamics of not drinking in your circles

Whether moderation is possible or abstinence is necessary for you

Support resources available (AA, therapy, SMART Recovery)

Medical guidance if you've been drinking heavily

Watch Out For: Minimization Bias

Problem drinkers almost universally minimize their drinking and its impact. 'I don't have a real problem,' 'I could stop if I wanted to,' and 'It's not that bad' are common self-deceptions. If you're questioning your drinking enough to read this, that itself is worth paying attention to.

Make This Decision With Clarity

Don't just guess. Use Dcider to calculate your alignment score and make decisions that truly reflect your values.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a drinking problem?

Consider: Do you drink more than you intend? Have you tried to cut back unsuccessfully? Does drinking interfere with responsibilities? Do you need more to feel the same effect? Do you experience withdrawal symptoms? You don't need to answer yes to all—any consistent concern warrants attention.

Should I quit completely or just cut back?

It depends on your situation. Some people can successfully moderate; others find abstinence easier than moderation. If you've tried to cut back repeatedly without success, abstinence may be more sustainable. There's no shame in choosing full abstinence—for many, it's simpler than constant negotiation.

How do I quit drinking safely?

If you drink heavily, don't quit cold turkey—alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous. Consult a doctor first. For moderate drinkers, stopping is safe. Either way, consider support: therapy, support groups, or recovery programs. You don't have to do this alone.

How do I deal with social situations without drinking?

Most people care less about your drinking than you think. Have a non-alcoholic drink in hand to avoid repeated offers. Practice saying no casually. Find social activities that don't center on alcohol. Real friends will support your choice; those who don't aren't really your friends.

Related Decisions

Should I Start Therapy?

You've been thinking about therapy but can't decide if you really need it. Maybe things aren't bad enough. Maybe you should be able to handle this yourself. The stigma, cost, and vulnerability of opening up to a stranger all create resistance, even as you sense it might help.

Should I Change My Diet?

You know your diet should change, but the landscape of nutritional advice is contradictory and overwhelming. Every approach claims to be the answer—keto, vegan, paleo, intuitive eating. You're trying to figure out what actually works and whether you can stick with it.

Should I Start a Fitness Program?

You know you should exercise more, but starting feels overwhelming. Which program? How often? Will you even stick with it? Past failed attempts have left you skeptical. You're trying to find an approach you'll actually maintain rather than abandon after two weeks.

People Also Considered

Similar decisions in other areas of life:

Change Careers Leave a Toxic Job Adopt a Minimalist Lifestyle

Sources

Witkiewitz, K., et al. (2019). Recovery from alcohol use disorder: Phenotypes and predictors. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.doi:10.1111/acer.14171
Babor, T. F., et al. (2010). Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity. Oxford University Press.doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199551149.001.0001

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