Mr. Franco presented with health issues that his doctor said may be related to his drinking. He had cut back on drinking in the past due to health problems but had increased his drinking recently following his wife's death and increased arthritis pain. After administering the AUDIT, Mr. Franco scored a 13, in the risky zone, indicating his health issues could be linked to drinking and that reducing his alcohol intake was recommended. The counselor discussed the risks of continued heavy drinking and worked with Mr. Franco to create a plan to reduce his alcohol consumption.