How To Start Clutch™: The Fast-Acting Naltrexone Mint
Clutch™ is a mint-flavored, orally dissolvable tablet (ODT) designed specifically for targeted naltrexone use. It works quickly, tastes fresh, and may come with fewer side effects. Packaged with a convenient and discreet tin, Clutch™ is easy to carry with you, so that you always have support on hand. If your goal is to drink less and take back control, this guide will show you how to use Clutch™ effectively.
How Clutch™ Works
When you drink alcohol, your brain releases endorphins, the chemicals that make drinking feel pleasurable and reinforce the urge to continue. Naltrexone blocks this effect, so alcohol no longer carries the same pull. With that grip loosened, you’re free to make clearer choices and regain control over how and when you drink.
Why Clutch™ Is Different
Clutch™ is fast-acting. It dissolves under your tongue and enters your bloodstream quickly.
Clutch™ is gentle on your body. It bypasses first pass digestion and thereby may reduce nauseau and stomach upset.
Clutch™ tastes fresh. It's mint-flavored, which may help with taking it consistently.
Clutch™ is portable and discreet. Each on-the-go tin holds your mints securely, so you can keep them with you at home, at work, or when you are out socially.
How to Take Clutch™
Clutch™ is designed to work best with targeted or “as-needed” use of naltrexone. That means you take it before you drink, not necessarily every day.
- Dissolve 1 mint under your tongue at least 30 minutes before your first drink.
- Let it dissolve fully. Do not chew or swallow it whole.
- If your drinking session lasts more than 4 hours, you may take a second mint.
- Do not take more than 2 mints per day. If you find you are drinking more frequently or for prolonged periods of time, check in with your Oar medical provider to discuss a dosage increase.
Consistency is key. Take Clutch™ every time you drink. Skipping doses reduces effectiveness.
What to Expect in the First Few Weeks
- Some people notice a difference right away, while others see gradual change.
- Clutch™ may help to reduce the urge to "keep going” after your first drink, making it easier to stop or slow down.
- Common early side effects can include mild nausea, dizziness, or headache. These usually fade within a week or two.
- If you are sensitive, you can start with half of a mint until your body adjusts.
Safety Notes
- Do not take Clutch™ if you use opioids, including prescription painkillers, Suboxone, methadone, or street drugs like heroin or fentanyl.
- Avoid use if pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- Alcohol can still intoxicate you. Do not drive or operate machinery after drinking.
- Contact your medical provider if you experience side effects that concern you or do not go away.
- Clutch™ is a compounded medication. Compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed under Federal law, but are not FDA-approved.
Boosting Your Success
- Track your drinking with an app, journal, or calendar to see your progress clearly.
- Pair Clutch™ with new routines, coaching, or peer support to reinforce lasting change.
- Stick with it. Each time you take Clutch™ before drinking, you are taking a step that may retrain your brain to weaken alcohol’s hold.
Final Word
Clutch™ was designed for targeted, “as-needed” dosing — sometimes known as The Sinclair Method — an approach that works especially well for people who want to cut back on drinking while gaining more control over their choices. Each mint can help ease alcohol’s grip, and over time, that change can build confidence, strengthen control, and open the door to greater freedom.
This isn’t just a mint. It’s your choice to take back control.
