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Alcohol tapering by drinking less beer

Jan 16, 2025

Alcohol Tapering Guide

Xenia Ellenbogen

Alcohol moderation during the holidays

Jan 16, 2025

Alcohol Moderation At Holiday Parties

Xenia Ellenbogen

"Alcohol withdrawal symptoms" button on a computer keyboard

Jan 16, 2025

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Jan 05, 2025

The Power And Potential Of Endorphins For Alcohol Use Disorder

Xenia Ellenbogen

A scientist in a lab splitting the human genome to find beer.

Dec 23, 2024

Is Alcoholism Genetic, Inherited, Or Hereditary?

Xenia Ellenbogen

A woman getting out of bed during a sun-drenched dawn and stretching happily.

Dec 17, 2024

Benefits To Drinking Less Or Quitting Alcohol

Vanessa Gibbs

A chart asking questions about the harmful health effects of alcohol

Dec 16, 2024

Alcoholism: Top 10 Health Questions Answered

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Dec 16, 2024

The Science Behind Recovery Dreams

Xenia Ellenbogen

A person's mind make up entirely of different types of alcoholic drinks

Dec 11, 2024

Top Signs Of Alcoholism

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Dec 09, 2024

The Recovery Industry Is Evolving to Include Medicine for AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

Dec 04, 2024

The Cost of Treatment vs. The Cost of Drinking

Oar Health Editorial Team

Dry January light box information sign on a bar with booze filled shelves behind it.

Dec 02, 2024

Tips On How To Crush Dry January

Katherine Bebo

Calendar marked to indicate that January is Dry January - a month to stay sober and alcohol-free.

Nov 27, 2024

15 Reasons You Should Embrace Dry January

Katherine Bebo

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Nov 27, 2024

The Ultimate Alcohol-Free Toolkit: 6 Proven Tools To Cut Back On Drinking

Jesse Carajat

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Nov 25, 2024

The Grass Roots Community Evolving The Sinclair Method

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Nov 20, 2024

5 Reasons Why Fitness Is A Powerful Anti-Alcohol Antidote

Jesse Carajat

The chemical composition of naltrexone

Nov 18, 2024

Naltrexone Then And Now: From FDA Approval To Future Success

Xenia Ellenbogen

A video call between a patient on naltrexone and their coach

Nov 13, 2024

One-On-One Coaching Helped Elliot Find Success With TSM

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Nov 11, 2024

Tipping the Boat: Cruise Ship Overdrinking Is a Serious Problem

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Oct 28, 2024

Why Do Celebs – Such as Tom Holland, John Mayer and Cara Delevingne – Choose to Quit Drinking?

Katherine Bebo

A group meeting where a room of people offer support to each other in order to combat their issues with AUD and alcoholism.

Oct 21, 2024

What to Know About Combining Alcoholics Anonymous with Naltrexone

Xenia Ellenbogen

A hand pressing the button for the "long term" in an elevator

Oct 10, 2024

5 Reasons Why People Take Naltrexone Long-term

Xenia Ellenbogen

6 people meeting for a mutual peer support group

Oct 10, 2024

8 Free Peer Support Groups

Xenia Ellenbogen

A sign showing different paths forward for AUD recovery, "This Way", "That Way" and "My Way".

Oct 10, 2024

There Are Multiple Evidence-Based Roads to Recovery

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Oct 10, 2024

What to Do if You Are Struggling With Sober October

Xenia Ellenbogen

A woman looking sad because she cannot sleep due to her over drinking

Sep 16, 2024

Oar Health Member Stories: I Needed to Curb My Drinking But Didn’t Know How

Oar Health Member, Anonymous

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

Sep 09, 2024

Why Is Medication for AUD Underutilized?

Xenia Ellenbogen

A bottle of champagne bursting open and money flowing out

Sep 09, 2024

The Financial Burden of AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Sep 09, 2024

Naltrexone Is Not a Quick Fix

Xenia Ellenbogen

A father and son in a warm, loving, emotion embrace

Aug 19, 2024

Supporting a Loved One: Medication & Recovery

Xenia Ellenbogen

An old medical history form with a pencil

Aug 14, 2024

Oar Health Member Stories: A Family History of AUD

Oar Health Member, Anonymous

A man injecting himself in the belly with Ozempic

Aug 12, 2024

Can Ozempic Treat AUD?

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Aug 07, 2024

Oar Health Member Stories: ADHD and AUD

Oar Health Member, Anonymous

A greyscale collection of empty syringes and medication bottles.

Aug 06, 2024

Harm Reduction: What is it, Principles and Examples

Joe Capraro

Jul 29, 2024

How Alcohol Impacts the Gut Microbiome

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Jul 29, 2024

The Link Between PTSD and AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

A therapist and a patient talking in a comfortable sun-filled room.

Jul 15, 2024

What to Know About Combining Therapy and Medication for AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

A photo of four friends, all in their twenties and thirties, enjoying a chat around a table in a coffee shop

Jul 08, 2024

10 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Late to Seek Treatment for AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen

The outside of a liquor store is seen through a chain link fence.

Jul 03, 2024

Is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) the Same Thing as Alcoholism?

Christie Craft

Apr 24, 2024

Naltrexone: The Benefits of Daily Use

Oar Health Editorial Team

Apr 02, 2024

Alcohol & Romantic Relationships: Reflections & Advice from Oar’s Ambassadors

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Mar 26, 2024

Curb Alcohol Cravings: 3 Medications and 5 Natural Remedies

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

A photo of four friends, all in their twenties and thirties, enjoying a chat around a table in a coffee shop

Feb 29, 2024

6 Strategies To Take Control When Drinking Is The Main Event

Jonathan Hunt-Glassman

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Feb 13, 2024

Oar Health Member Stories: Cutting Back on Alcohol

Title card for Oar Health member stories about quitting alcohol.

Feb 13, 2024

Oar Health Member Stories: Quitting Alcohol

Jan 24, 2024

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

Oar Health Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2024

Naltrexone: How Long Should People Take It?

Oar Health Editorial Team

Dec 11, 2023

5 Tips to Drink Less During the Holidays from Oar's Ambassadors

Oar Health Editorial Team

Female doctor making notes at desk in front of computer

Dec 05, 2023

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

Oar Health Editorial Team

A couple staring straight ahead, surrounded by red flowers.

Nov 06, 2023

How to Tell When Alcohol Is Affecting Your Relationships

Ian Landau

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Nov 06, 2023

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

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 06, 2023

Escaping from Alcohol: Megan’s Story

Megan Wilcox

A pink and gray geometric background. In the foreground is a white box with black text that says "When someone politely declines an alcoholic drink, don't ask why. Simply offer them a booze-free option—then talk about literally anything else." @TAWNYMLARA

Nov 06, 2023

5 Ways to Set Boundaries When You're Newly Sober

Tawny Lara

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Nov 06, 2023

How Do I Know When My Drinking Is a Problem? When Should I Seek Treatment?

Ian Landau

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Nov 06, 2023

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

Ian Landau

A person with bright red hair looking contemplative.

Nov 06, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Heavy Drinking, and Binge Drinking?

Ian Landau

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Nov 06, 2023

The Future of Serious ‘Mocktails’ Is Here, and It’s Become a Movement

Derek Brown

A pill bottle spilled over on an orange background.

Nov 06, 2023

Naltrexone: Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 06, 2023

10 Alternatives to AA and 12-Step Programs

Ash Fisher

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Nov 06, 2023

Thanksgiving Is Tempting: How To Stay Sober

Christie Craft

The bottom half of a woman's face is visible. Her hand holds a white pill to her parted mouth.

Nov 06, 2023

Safely Get Naltrexone Online to Stop Drinking

Ian Landau

A gray cement wall with a white sign that says "no smoking please" under an illustration of a lit cigarette.

Nov 06, 2023

7 Ways to Quit Smoking

Rena Goldman

A close-up of a Back woman with short hair lighting a cigarette.

Nov 06, 2023

Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Harm Reduction for Quitting Cigarettes or Vaping

Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

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Nov 06, 2023

How to Stay the Course After a Smoking Relapse

Rena Goldman

An orange prescription lying on its side, with green capsules spilling out onto the ground.

Nov 06, 2023

What does Chantix (Varenicline) do to your body?

Emily Gadd

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Nov 06, 2023

How a Doctor Can Help You Quit Smoking

Rena Goldman

A close-up of a woman's hand resting on a car steering wheel while holding a cigarette.

Nov 06, 2023

I’m a Mom Who Smokes Cigarettes—a Look Inside My Secret Struggle

Callie Williams

A lit cigarette rests on the edge of a table.

Nov 06, 2023

The Long and Winding Road to Quitting Smoking: Joe's Story

Joe Capraro

A group of people against a colorful mural, holding drinks and smiling.

Nov 03, 2023

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Factors of Alcohol Metabolism Rate

Ian Landau

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Nov 03, 2023

Top 8 Books by Experts in Addiction Science

Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A plastic model of half a brain.

Nov 03, 2023

How Alcohol Affects Your Brain

Ian Landau

A young Black man looks at his reflection in the mirror. His hands are covering his nose, mouth, and chin.

Nov 03, 2023

7 Signs Alcohol Affects Your Physical Appearance

Emily Gadd

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Nov 03, 2023

7 Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect the Body

Ian Landau

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Nov 03, 2023

Why Does Alcohol Dehydrate You? Tips to Minimize Dehydration and How to Rehydrate Quickly

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

Sober Dating 101: A Guide to Romance and Sex for the Newly Sober

Tawny Lara

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Nov 02, 2023

Naltrexone vs. Naloxone: What's the Difference?

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

12 Best Zero-Proof Spirits to Level Up Your Mocktails

Lianna Bass

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Nov 02, 2023

8 Tips to Make Your Sober-Curious Halloween a Smash

Christie Craft

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Nov 02, 2023

How to Develop and Maintain Healthy Networking Strategies

Oar Health Editorial Team

A worried business person looking down at their work desk with one hand on their head.

Nov 02, 2023

Starting a Business When You Have Mental Health Challenges

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Nov 02, 2023

The Difference Between Naltrexone and Acamprosate

Ian Landau

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

Nov 02, 2023

Naltrexone Pill vs. Naltrexone Injection: A Comparison

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

Queer AA Wasn’t Perfect, But Here’s What Access to Sober Community Gave Me

Sam Dylan Finch

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Nov 02, 2023

Alcohol and Rage: What You Need to Know

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 02, 2023

Drinking and Pregnancy: How Much is Too Much?

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

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Nov 02, 2023

10 Sober Spooky Ways to Make Halloween a Scream

Lianna Bass

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Nov 02, 2023

What is considered moderate drinking? Is it bad for you?

Christie Craft

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Nov 02, 2023

People with ADHD and Addiction: The Fascinating Connection

Callie Williams

A close-up of six books with colored covers lying on their sides in a stack.

Nov 02, 2023

8 Powerful Addiction Memoirs that Sober People Love

Dylan Fisher

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Nov 02, 2023

10 Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drinks You Need to Know

Derek Brown

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Nov 02, 2023

Surprisingly Simple Tips for a Sober Inclusive Holiday Party

Sam Dylan Finch

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Nov 02, 2023

10 Practical Ways to Set Holiday Boundaries With Family

Lianna Bass

A closeup of a rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag and a pink and blue Trans Pride flag.

Nov 02, 2023

Resources for Addiction Recovery in the LGBTQ+ Community

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Oct 26, 2023

Quitting Alcohol Guide: How to Stop Drinking

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 01, 2022

Does Harm Reduction Really Make a Difference?

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 01, 2022

Drinking and Driving: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Jennifer Chesak

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Nov 01, 2022

Sober Curious? 3 Moms Share the First Steps They Took to Get Sober

Olivia Pennelle

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Oct 25, 2022

Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking, Alcohol Addiction, and Alcohol Use Disorder

Ian Landau

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Oct 19, 2022

Veterans Coping With Addiction: Information and Support Resources

Oar Health Editorial Team

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Oct 03, 2022

The Single Parent's Guide to Substance Use Recovery

Oar Health Editorial Team

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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