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ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to describe patient perspectives on optional videoconferencing-based treatment for alcohol use disorders. The study was a qualitative descriptive study based on semistructured interviews with 27 patients using an interview guide. The analysis strategy used was qualitative content analysis. Videoconferencing was found relevant when having a choice was found positive, no differences to face-to-face were registered, the sense of security was enhanced, flexibility was enhanced, attending treatment was encouraged, and the treatment course was “blended care.” Videoconferencing was found irrelevant when intimacy was desired, there were concerns about the technical equipment, and a treatment form unsuitable for videoconferencing was offered.