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Multiple Paths for AUD Recovery

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Mutual Peer Support Group Meeting

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Oar - The Single Parent-s Guide to Substance Abuse Recovery

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Drinking less or quitting is easier with treatment. But one size does not fit all. There are numerous evidence-based options. Read on to learn more about options that might fit you.

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Quitting Alcohol

Alcohol cravings make it hard to drink less or stop drinking entirely, but there are medications and natural remedies to minimize the desire to drink. 

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How To Stop Alcohol Cravings: 8 Medications & Natural Remedies

Discover how combining alcohol abuse medication with therapy can improve recovery outcomes. Oar Health explains the benefits of integrating treatment approaches.

Combining Alcohol Abuse Medication and Therapy: What to Know

Alcohol Therapy & Medication: A Stronger Path To Recovery 

Uncover multiple evidence-based roads to recovery and find the right path to overcoming alcohol use with support and guidance from Oar Health.

The Road to Recovery from Alcohol | Oar Health

The Road To Recovery: 3 Evidence-Based Treatments 

Is it ever too late to stop drinking? The experts at Oar Health share that it's never too late to start Alcohol Use Disoder (AUD) treatment.

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: 10 Reasons Never Too Late

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: 10 Reasons It's Never Too Late 

Find the right alcohol support group for you. Explore 8 free peer support options to help you on your journey to sobriety with guidance from Oar Health.

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A Supportive Sober Community: 8 free alcohol support groups

Explore alternatives to AA and discover various paths to sobriety or semi-sobriety with support from Oar Health. Find the approach that works for you.

10 Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alternatives to AA: 10 alternative recovery programs for AUD

Many people worry that they cannot afford treatment to help them drink less or quit. But treatment options are more varied and affordable than many expect.

The Cost of Treatment vs. The Cost of Drinking

Learn how combining Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) with naltrexone can enhance recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). Explore the benefits of combining peer support with medication.


What to Know About Combining Alcoholics Anonymous with Naltrexone

Can Ozempic treat alcoholism as well as weight loss? There appears to be a lot of anecdotal evidence. We examine the science.

Can Ozempic Cure Alcoholism?

Can Ozempic Treat AUD?

Harm reduction strategies take into account that abstinence is not the best treatment for all types of substance abuse or alcohol abuse. The goal is safer use and prevention of worsened outcomes. 


Harm Reduction: What is it, Principles and Examples

When my therapist suggested I go to AA, I was resistant. It was clear to us that I struggled with binge drinking, but was I truly an alcoholic?
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Queer AA Wasn’t Perfect, But Here’s What Access to Sober Community Gave Me

For LGBTQ+ individuals seeking resources like addiction support groups, we list services for your drug, nicotine or alcohol recovery journey. 

LGBTQ+ Addiction Support Groups & Resources

Resources for Addiction Recovery in the LGBTQ+ Community

Stop Drinking

If you’re thinking of quitting alcohol  but not sure how to give up alcohol and stop drinking, this guide lays out the process of breaking alcohol's grip.

Quitting Alcohol Guide: How to Stop Drinking

Harm reduction involves strategies that help reduce harm around alcohol and drug use. Drunk driving laws are a key example. At its root, the concept is truly about the individual.


Does Harm Reduction Really Make a Difference?

Are you a veteran seeking resources to help you cope with addiction? We’ve outlined a range of support services, whether you face challenges with alcohol use, drug misuse, or nicotine addiction. 

Veterans Addiction Assistance Resources | Oar Health

Veterans Coping With Addiction: Information and Support Resources

Are you a single parent seeking resources for substance use? We’ve outlined a range of services to support your addiction recovery journey, including alcohol use, drug misuse, or nicotine addiction.


Addiction Recovery Tips for Single Parents | Oar Health 

The Single Parent's Guide to Substance Use Recovery

There are several treatment options to reduce use or quit drinking alcohol. A medical professional can determine whether you have alcohol use disorder (AUD), and treatment method is best for you.