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Objectives: This study examined the effects of the socio-economic factors, health behaviors, motivation, and self-control on the will of Seoul citizens to quit drinking. Method: The datasets were based on “The 4th Seoul Citizens Health Indicators Surveys(2010, n=8,910)”, which was conducted in 2010. Using univariate analysis and factor analysis, 17 variables related to quitting drinking were input into a regression model through four types of factors. The covariation of drinking behavior, health literacy, and the frequency and period of smoking and drinking were set as control variables. Binary logistic regression analysis was used as the final analysis model. Result: The most decisive factor was motivation in both genders(p<0.001). In other words, the likelihood of having the motivation to quit drinking increased significantly if the individual had suffered from problems as a result of drinking. In addition, men's resolve to quit drinking was related to self-control, health literacy, and stress(p<0.05). On the other hand, women's will to give up drinking was related to self-control and marital status (p<0.05). Conclusions: The factors affecting the desire to quit drinking are less obvious than the factors affecting smoking. This study revealed that people decided to practice temperance in the presence of an action trigger associated with the intention to quit alcohol. Thus, we need to provide more suitable programs for quitting alcohol by clarifying the detailed contexts of action triggers.