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Table 1 Motives for choosing internet-based treatment, major themes and sub-themes

From: Choosing internet-based treatment for problematic alcohol use—why, when and how? Users’ experiences of treatment online

The decision to reduce alcohol

Consequences of alcohol use

Reasons for choosing Alkoholhjälpen

Escalation over time

Feelings of regret/shame

Availability

Medical or physical problems

Affects relationships

Anonymity

Felt bad/shame

Risky behavior

Instead of other forms

Relationships

Overweight

No alternatives

Work related

Fatigue

 

Curious/as an experiment

No consequences

 

No special reason