Medication Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment has been proven to help people drink less or quit. But less than 2% of people with Alcohol Use Disorder are prescribed a medication approved by the FDA to treat alcohol problems. Read on to learn more about the safe, effective medications that are available to help people drink less or quit.

Medication For Alcoholism Detox & Recovery Options

Apr 03, 2025

FDA-Approved Recovery From Alcohol Dependence

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD

How naltrexone works to transform your relationship with alcohol. Two naltrexone pills on a bedside.

Feb 13, 2025

How Naltrexone Works To Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD

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Dec 09, 2024

The Recovery Industry Is Evolving to Include Medicine for AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Dec 04, 2024

Benefits To Drinking Less Or Quitting Alcohol

Vanessa Gibbs

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Nov 25, 2024

The Grass Roots Community Evolving The Sinclair Method

Xenia Ellenbogen

The chemical composition of naltrexone

Nov 18, 2024

Naltrexone Then And Now: From FDA Approval To Future Success

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Sep 24, 2024

5 Reasons Why People Take Naltrexone Long-term

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Sep 03, 2024

Naltrexone Is Not a Quick Fix

Xenia Ellenbogen

A man placing a single tablet into his palm from a small bottle of medication

Aug 26, 2024

Medication To Quit Alcohol: Why So Underutilized?

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Aug 07, 2024

Supporting a Loved One: Medication & Recovery

Xenia Ellenbogen

Feb 13, 2024

Naltrexone: The Benefits of Daily Use

Oar Health Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2024

Naltrexone: How Long Should People Take It?

Oar Health Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2024

Naltrexone Side Effects: What Are They And How Can They Be Managed?

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Nov 20, 2023

The Past, Present & Future of Naltrexone: An Expert Discussion

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Mar 30, 2022

What Is ‘the Sinclair Method’ and Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

Orange prescription bottle lying on its side with various pills of different sizes and colors spilling out onto a light blue background.

Feb 16, 2022

The Difference Between Naltrexone and Acamprosate

Ian Landau

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Feb 16, 2022

Safely & Confidentially get an Naltrexone Online Prescription

Ian Landau

A stethoscope between two lines of white pills against a yellow background.

Jan 14, 2022

Naltrexone Pill vs. Naltrexone Injection: A Comparison

Ian Landau

A hand holding three pills, next to a pill container and a glass of water.

Jan 14, 2022

Naltrexone vs. Naloxone: What's the Difference?

Ian Landau

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Jan 13, 2022

Naltrexone: Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

Orange prescription bottle lying on its side with various pills of different sizes and colors spilling out onto a light blue background.

Dec 29, 2021

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: How Does It Work?

Ian Landau

¹ Oar Health membership plans include access to the Oar Health platform, virtual consultations with a healthcare professional, and medication if prescribed. 3 month plan costs $237, equating to $99/mo.
² Self-reported by members after 6 months of Oar Health membership
³ Verywell Health survey of Oar Health members, published March, 2023
⁴ Prescription medication is available only if prescribed by a licensed clinician

Naltrexone is a prescription medication used to treat alcohol dependence. It is available only if prescribed by a healthcare provider. You should not take naltrexone if you use opioids, including prescription drugs or street drugs that contain opioids, as naltrexone can cause sudden opioid withdrawal. Common side effects of naltrexone include nausea, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, decreased appetite, painful joints, muscle cramps, and trouble sleeping. These are not all of the side effects of naltrexone. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

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