6 Essential Nutrients To Fuel Alcohol Recovery

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Comparing Talkspace & BetterHelp For Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Recovery For Couples: Combining Meds & Therapy

Alcohol Recovery For Couples Combining Meds & Therapy

Life After AA Exploring All Paths to Recovery

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Taneia Surles, MPH

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Can Alcoholics Drink Alcohol-Free Drinks? | Can You Drink No-Alcohol Beer Or Wine If You Have Alcohol Use Disorder?

Can Alcoholics Drink Alcohol-Free Drinks? - Can You Drink No-Alcohol Beer Or Wine If You Have Alcohol Use Disorder?

What AA Doesn't Tell You

Is Rehab Right For You

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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Female Experience | AA For Women

Alcoholics Anonymous The Female Experience AA For Women

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Regain Therapy is a specialized online counseling platform that focuses exclusively on relationship and couples therapy.

Key Features Of Regain Therapy

Reframe vs Sunnyside: Which Mindful Drinking App? | Best Drink Tracking Smartphone App

Reframe Drinking App Review

I Am Sober Drinking App Review

Top 5 Lessons From Coaching Hundreds To Drink Less

How To Find An AA Sponsor Choosing First AA Sponsor

Karen Dion, Director of Coaching at Oar Health

Jesse Carrajat

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Best Quit Drinking Apps

The First 30 Days Of Sobriety

What Is Emotional Sobriety In AA? Emotional Patterns Driving Addiction

Sunnyside Drinking App Review

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Avoid Summer Alcohol Traps & Stay Fit

Comparing Talkspace vs. BetterHelp in terms of pricing, services, and therapist expertise

Compare BetterHelp vs. Talkspace

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How To Find The Right Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

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How BetterHelp Therapy Can Support Alcohol Recovery

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BetterHelp offers personalized therapy for those with alcohol use disorder (AUD)


BetterHelp Therapy For Alcohol Recovery

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.

How to Drink Less Alcohol

How To Drink Less Alcohol: Expert Advice & Tools

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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.

Medication Assisted Treatment

Get Started With Medication To Drink Less

Xenia Ellenbogen

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.

Evidence-Based Treatment Options for Alcohol Use Disorder

Treatment Options

Jesse Carajat

Karen Dion

Vanessa Gibbs

AA helps many, but it overlooks key truths about alcohol use disorder. Learn why recovery is more than a spiritual malady and how evidence-based care can help.

What AA Doesn’t Tell You About Alcohol Recovery

Thousands thrive after leaving 12-step programs. Discover real stories, alternative recovery options, and how self-determined healing can look different for everyone.

Life After AA: Exploring All Paths to Recovery

Understand what to expect over the first year of treatment with naltrexone and learn strategies to make consistent progress toward your goal of sobriety or moderate alcohol use.

What To Do If You Don't See Immediate Results From Naltrexone Treatment

Realistic Expectations: What To Expect Over One Year Of Naltrexone Treatment

Learn how to get started with Clutch™, a fast-acting naltrexone mint from Oar Health that makes it easier to drink less or quit alcohol altogether.

How To Start Clutch™: The Fast-Acting Naltrexone Mint

Learn how to get started with naltrexone, a medication that makes it easier to drink less or quit alcohol altogether.

How To Start Naltrexone: Your First Steps Toward Change

Learn whether in-person rehab is right for you. Compare telehealth vs inpatient care, costs, benefits, and how to choose the best addiction treatment path for your needs.

Is Rehab Right For You? | In-Person Rehab

Is Rehab Right For You?

Learn what emotional sobriety means in AA, how it supports long-term recovery, and why it’s key to healing emotional patterns that drive addiction.


What Is Emotional Sobriety In AA? | Emotional Patterns Driving Addiction

What Is Emotional Sobriety In AA?

Understand medical experts' advice on how long patients should continue to take naltrexone. Learn about factors to discuss with your doctor.

How Long Should I Stay On Naltrexone? | Medication For Alcohol Use Disorder

How Long Should I Stay On Naltrexone?

Learn how to find an AA sponsor, what to look for, red flags to avoid, and how sponsorship supports your 12-Step recovery journey in Alcoholics Anonymous.


How To Find An AA Sponsor | Choosing First AA Sponsor

How To Find An AA Sponsor

Compare Reframe and Sunnyside smartphone apps for mindful drinking. Review features, pricing, coaching, community, and how each supports alcohol reduction or sobriety goals.


Reframe vs Sunnyside: Which Mindful Drinking App?

Women are reshaping AA to reflect their needs. Learn about women-only meetings, the 12-Step Model, the "13th step", and the unique challenges women face in recovery from alcohol use disorder.


Alcoholics Anonymous: The Female Experience

Alcohol-free drinks help some drink less alcohol, but they trigger cravings for others. Discover the risks, benefits, and questions to ask before drinking them. 


Can Alcoholics Drink Alcohol-Free Drinks?

Learn what to expect at your first AA meeting, explore meeting types, and find a group that fits your needs. AA offers support, community, and paths to stop drinking alcohol.


How To Find The Right Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting | Finding The Best AA Meeting For You

Top quit drinking apps like Reframe, I Am Sober, and Sunnyside support moderation or sobriety with tools, coaching, and community. Choose based on your goals and support needs.


This review of the I Am Sober drinking app covers user feedback, pricing, and how it supports quitting alcohol through behavior-based tools and coaching.

Our review of the Sunnyside Drinking app covers features, coaching, pricing, user feedback, and how it supports quitting or reducing alcohol through behavior-based tools and coaching.

Our in-depth review on the Reframe Drinking app covers features, coaching, pricing, user feedback, and how it supports quitting or reducing alcohol through neuroscience-based tools.

Avoid the Summer Slide: Cut back on alcohol, stick to healthy habits, and stay fit without missing the fun. Lock in routines, redefine joy, and take charge this season.


The Summer Slide: How to Avoid Alcohol Traps & Stay Fit All Season Long

Discover how Regain and Oar Health support couples recovering from AUD by combining therapy and medication for emotional and physical healing.

Alcohol Recovery For Couples: Combining Regain Couples Therapy & Medication For Alcohol Use Disorder

Maximize BetterHelp therapy for alcohol recovery with 5 expert-backed tips. Learn how Oar Health enhances your journey to lasting sobriety.

Maximize BetterHelp Therapy for Alcohol Recovery

Looking for online therapy for alcoholism? Compare Talkspace vs. BetterHelp in terms of pricing, services, and therapist expertise. 


Talkspace vs. BetterHelp: Which Online Therapy Fits Your Needs? 

Recovery is about more than quitting alcohol—it’s about rebuilding your body. Omega-3s, B vitamins, whole foods, hydration, and gut health all support energy, mood, and long-term healing.


5 coaching lessons for drinking less: progress isn’t linear, timing meds matters, small habits add up, mindset shapes success, and your goals—not others’—define what recovery looks like.


The first 30 days sober are tough—sleep, hydration, mindfulness, habit swaps, and support can make all the difference. These 5 changes help ease withdrawal and build lasting recovery.

The First 30 Days Of Sobriety: 5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Transform Your Alcohol Recovery

Explore resources on alcohol use disorder and sober living. Get expert insights and take control of your health today—visit Oar Health now.

Alcohol Use Disorder & Sober Living | Resources

Alcohol Use Disorder Resources

Alcohol affects nearly every organ in the body, from head to toe. Read on to learn more about the sometimes surprising way that alcohol affects our physical and mental health.

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Alcohol & Health: Understanding Alcohol's Effects

Alcohol & Health

Many people use alcohol responsibly. But when drinking starts to cause harm to ourselves or those around us, it's called alcohol misuse. When we're unable to stop or control drinking despite adverse health, social or professional consequences, a medical condition called Alcohol Use Disorder may be diagnosed. Read on to learn more about the signs of alcohol misuse and the symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder.

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Drinking Too Much Alcohol: Symptoms & Signs

Alcohol Misuse & Alcohol Use Disorder

Recovery is possible. Read on to hear from Oar Health members and others about their journeys to a better relationship with alcohol.

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Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder

Recovery Stories

Dry January is a common way people explore drinking less, but experiences vary widely. Oar Health studies Dry January to understand how people approach short term alcohol reduction and what support helps most. This hub combines original research from our annual State of Dry January report with practical guidance to help people make informed decisions during January and beyond.

Dry January is a common way people explore drinking less, but experiences vary widely.

Each year, millions attempt a month without alcohol. Some complete it, others struggle or stop early, and many are unsure what comes next. These experiences often shape how people think about moderation and control long after January ends.

Oar Health studies Dry January to understand how people actually approach short term alcohol reduction and what support helps most. This hub brings together original research from our annual State of Dry January report and practical guidance to help people make informed decisions during Dry January and beyond.