# Oar Health: a daily pill to drink less or quit

> Oar Health is a telehealth platform that helps people to drink less or quit alcohol entirely. Oar Health provides access to licensed medical providers who can prescribe naltrexone, the recommended frontline medication for treating alcohol use disorder. Oar Health provides convenient, private home delivery of medication, ongoing access to health coaches, support groups and digital check-ins.

## Educational Resources

- [How Naltrexone Works To Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/how-naltrexone-works): For those grappling with alcohol use disorder, naltrexone offers a lifeline. Its benefits are multifaceted: it curbs alcohol cravings, reduces the urge to drink heavily, and helps individuals stick to their goals—whether that's moderation or complete sobriety.
- [Safely & Confidentially Get A Naltrexone Prescription Online](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/naltrexone-online-prescription): Naltrexone is the frontline medication for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). It is only available by prescription. Oar Health provides a private, convenient way to get a prescription if medically appropriate.
- [How To Start Naltrexone](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/how-to-start-naltrexone-your-first-steps-toward-change) Naltrexone is a safe, FDA-approved medication that can help you drink less, quit entirely, or regain control after feeling like alcohol has the upper hand. Whether you're looking to cut back or to quit, this quick start guide will walk you through how it works, how to take it, and how to get the most out of your first weeks.
- [Naltrexone Side Effects: What Are They And How Can They Be Managed?](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/naltrexone-side-effects): The most common side effects of naltrexone are nausea, headache and dizziness.
Side effects typically subside with continued use, often within one to two weeks. So, experts recommend a few strategies to prevent or minimize them.
- [How long should people take naltrexone?](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/how-long-should-people-take-naltrexone): Oar Health’s medical experts recommend that people prescribed naltrexone continue treatment for one year before making an individualized decision about stopping treatment.
- [Realistic Expectations: What To Expect Over One Year of Naltrexone Treatment](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/what-to-do-if-you-dont-see-immediate-results-from-naltrexone-treatment): No matter what your goal is, progress takes consistency over time. Understanding what to expect can help you to stay patient and confident as your brain and body begin to relearn new patterns. This page provides information on what to expect over the duration of naltrexone treatment.
- [What Is The Sinclair Method? Does It Work?](https://www.oarhealth.com/alcohol-use-disorder/medication/what-is-the-sinclair-method-and-does-it-work):Tthe Sinclair Method (TSM) is a medication-assisted, evidence-based form of treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). To follow TSM, you take naltrexone every time before drinking alcohol.