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.
Apr 30, 2026

Timing Your Naltrexone Dose For Best Results

Karen Dion
Oct 30, 2025

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

Karen Dion
Sep 17, 2025

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

Karen Dion
Sep 02, 2025

How To Start Naltrexone: Your First Steps Toward Change

Karen Dion
Jul 28, 2025

How Long Should I Stay On Naltrexone?

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc
May 28, 2025

Top 5 Lessons From Coaching Hundreds To Drink Less

Karen Dion
Apr 03, 2025

FDA-Approved Recovery From Alcohol Dependence

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD
Feb 13, 2025

How Naltrexone Works To Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD
Dec 09, 2024

The Recovery Industry Is Evolving to Include Medicine for AUD

Xenia Ellenbogen
Dec 04, 2024

Benefits To Drinking Less Or Quitting Alcohol

Vanessa Gibbs
Nov 25, 2024

The Grass Roots Community Evolving The Sinclair Method

Xenia Ellenbogen
Nov 18, 2024

Naltrexone Then And Now: From FDA Approval To Future Success

Xenia Ellenbogen
Sep 24, 2024

5 Reasons Why People Take Naltrexone Long-term

Xenia Ellenbogen
Sep 03, 2024

Naltrexone Is Not a Quick Fix

Xenia Ellenbogen
Aug 26, 2024

Medication To Quit Alcohol: Why So Underutilized?

Xenia Ellenbogen
Aug 07, 2024

Supporting a Loved One: Medication & Recovery

Xenia Ellenbogen
Feb 13, 2024

Naltrexone: The Benefits of Daily Use

Oar Health Editorial Team
Jan 24, 2024

Naltrexone: How Long Should People Take It?

Oar Health Editorial Team
Jan 24, 2024

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

Oar Health Editorial Team
Nov 20, 2023

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

Oar Health Editorial Team
Mar 30, 2022

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

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc
Feb 16, 2022

The Difference Between Naltrexone and Acamprosate

Ian Landau
Feb 16, 2022

Safely & Confidentially Get An Naltrexone Online Prescription

Ian Landau
Jan 14, 2022

Naltrexone Pill vs. Naltrexone Injection: A Comparison

Ian Landau
Jan 14, 2022

Naltrexone vs. Naloxone: What's The Difference?

Ian Landau
Jan 13, 2022

Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder: Naltrexone

Medically reviewed by Joshua D Lee, MD, MSc
Dec 29, 2021

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

Ian Landau
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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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