CueBreak: Alcohol CBT

CueBreak is a focused CBT-based tool for people who drink out of habit, routine, stress, boredom, or autopilot — not because they truly want to.

It is not a sobriety counter.
It is not a motivational quote app.
It is not built around shame, streaks, or willpower.

CueBreak is designed around one practical idea from cognitive behavioral therapy:

between the urge and the drink, there is a moment you can train.

When an urge appears, open CueBreak and choose what to do next:

• Ride the wave — watch the urge peak and pass
• Name the demon — separate yourself from the automatic thought
• Just breathe — return to the present moment
• Use a plan — follow an if-then strategy you prepared in advance
• Log the drink anyway — capture what happened without judgment

Each urge becomes a training rep.

Over time, CueBreak helps you notice your personal drinking patterns: your most common triggers, risky times, repeated situations, and which tools actually work for you.

The app is built for people who already understand the idea behind CBT and want a practical companion for changing automatic alcohol habits.

What CueBreak helps with:

• Catching alcohol urges before the drink
• Practicing urge surfing
• Tracking drinks without shame
• Understanding habit loops
• Identifying triggers and patterns
• Building alternative responses
• Creating simple if-then plans
• Learning CBT concepts in plain English

CueBreak is especially useful if your drinking often starts with thoughts like:

“I’m not even sure I want this.”
“It just happens automatically.”
“I always drink at this time.”
“I already opened it before thinking.”
“I don’t need motivation. I need a tool in the moment.”

The goal is not to scare you, label you, or turn every day into a pass/fail test.

The goal is to help you interrupt the automatic loop:

trigger → urge → drink

and slowly build a different path:

trigger → urge → skill → choice

CueBreak is a self-help tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a replacement for therapy, medical care, or professional support. If you are worried about alcohol dependence, withdrawal, your safety, or your mental health, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional.