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.

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5 Reasons Why People Take Naltrexone Long-term

Xenia Ellenbogen

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

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Why Is Medication for AUD Underutilized?

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Naltrexone Is Not a Quick Fix

Xenia Ellenbogen

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Aug 19, 2024

Supporting a Loved One: Medication & Recovery

Xenia Ellenbogen

Apr 24, 2024

Naltrexone: The Benefits of Daily Use

Oar Health Editorial Team

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

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Dec 05, 2023

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

Oar Health Editorial Team

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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

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

Ian Landau

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Nov 06, 2023

Naltrexone: Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc

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Nov 06, 2023

Safely Get Naltrexone Online to Stop Drinking

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

Naltrexone vs. Naloxone: What's the Difference?

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

The Difference Between Naltrexone and Acamprosate

Ian Landau

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Nov 02, 2023

Naltrexone Pill vs. Naltrexone Injection: A Comparison

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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