How to Drink Less Alcohol

One size does not fit all when it comes to changing your relationship with alcohol. Different tools work for different people at different times in their lives. Read on for tips, tricks and strategies that can be used in combination with prescribed medication or on their own.

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Nov 10, 2022

10 Practical Ways to Set Holiday Boundaries With Family

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Oct 12, 2022

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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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