Whatever your reason, drinking less doesn’t have to mean giving up alcohol entirely. You can set your own goals, whether that means having a few alcohol-free nights each week, drinking less when you’re out with friends, or working toward quitting.
Online alcohol treatment looks very different than it did even a few years ago. You can meet with a clinician or therapist, explore medications like naltrexone, use a structured behavior-change app, join a virtual peer-support group, or combine several approaches without physically setting foot in a clinic.
You’ve found something that might help you drink less. Then you read that naltrexone blocks endorphins and start wondering what that means for your workouts. You like running. You like going to the gym. Is naltrexone going to make either of those things harder or less enjoyable?
An alcohol sobriety program for women doesn’t have to require a crisis, a label, or a commitment to quit forever. Biological factors can affect how women experience alcohol, while life stage, stress, sleep, and hormonal changes may also shape your relationship with drinking. Sunnyside Med offers a flexible, medication-supported approach for adults who want to drink less, take a break, or quit.
The DSM-5 doesn’t decide whether you’re an “alcoholic.” Instead, it places alcohol use disorder on a spectrum based on 11 specific criteria. For many people, recognizing mild or moderate AUD is the first indication that their relationship with alcohol may be worth reevaluating.
The best vitamin after drinking is somewhat of a myth. For preventing hangovers, the evidence is strongest for eating before drinking, staying hydrated, avoiding binge drinking, and allowing your body time to recover.
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About Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a comprehensive platform for building a healthier relationship with alcohol. We combine a behavior-change app, real human coaching, and Sunnyside Med — our Telehealth service where licensed providers can prescribe medication to help reduce alcohol cravings. Members using the Sunnyside app report an average 33% reduction in weekly alcohol consumption, and Sunnyside Med customers are reducing their drinking by nearly 50% on average — along with improved sleep, better mental clarity, and an overall improved sense of well-being.
What is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is a medication that works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, which reduces the pleasurable effects of alcohol and helps decrease cravings. Originally approved by the FDA in 1994 for the treatment of alcohol dependence, Naltrexone has been shown in clinical studies to significantly reduce heavy drinking days and support long-term moderation. Sunnyside Med prescribes a compounded oral formulation containing Naltrexone as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes coaching, tracking, and ongoing medical support.
Sunnyside Med connects you with licensed medical providers who can prescribe compounded medication containing Naltrexone, an active ingredient that is FDA-approved to support alcohol moderation, through a private Telehealth process. Sunnyside Med is not a substitute for emergency services or inpatient treatment. If you are in crisis or experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call 911. We are proud partners of Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.
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