Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) helps you understand the short- and long-term effects of your behaviours. It supports you in making informed decisions by weighing the benefits and costs of continuing or changing a behaviour.

This tool helps you:

• Compare the short-term rewards with the long-term consequences of a behaviour.
• Identify and organize the costs and benefits of continuing or stopping a behaviour.
• Reflect on your motivations and barriers to change.
• Make clear, informed choices about your next steps.

Use this worksheet to complete your Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA). Compare the benefits and costs of continuing or changing a behaviour, work through the short-term and long-term impacts, then bring the completed page to a SMART Meeting or use the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Handbook for more guidance.