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The Oar Perspective: As Seen On TV
Have you seen our new TV ad?
It features our founder Jonathan telling the story of how a daily pill to drink less helped him to recover from alcohol addiction. And how his experience led to founding Oar Health.
Jonathan’s story underscores why we started Oar Health: to put the tools that helped us take back control over alcohol in the hands of those who need them most. Since then, we’ve helped more than 50,000 people to take a simple step to drink less or quit.Each of those individuals has their own story of struggle and recovery. You can read more of their stories on our website.
Member Story: Flipping A Switch
"I am so grateful to have found Our Health!
The medication flipped a switch and I no longer have the desire to drink. I think it’s a miracle!
The first few days were challenging with extreme tiredness. But that was ok because of the hope of never wanting to drink again. It also made me less hungry which was an added benefit.
I did try some drinks a few times but it just didn’t make me feel good. My only wish is that I had found this medication earlier. Naltrexone 50mg tablet has been a God send to me.
I do not miss drinking, I have a lot more money and I always feel good! Oh and the added bonus of losing weight!"
— Trustpilot Review, July 1st, 2025
Episode Of The Month: Ask Us Anything, Volume 2
Running Free (formerly Sober Strength) is a podcast about seeking moderation in a world of unrelenting excess.
Every week, host Jesse Carrajat (United States Marine Corps veteran, fitness expert & mental health advocate) redefines "sober" to mean balance in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol.
Check out the June 30th episode, tackling your best (and weirdest) questions about fitness, faith, health, and real life with zero filter and plenty of laughs.
He covers:
- What your pee color says about your supplement stack?
- Are peptides worth the hype, or just expensive hope?
- How alcohol affects your brain long-term?
- Can fitness become a new addiction?
- Should Christians drink, or steer clear?
- What the Church gets right (and wrong) about recovery?
AUD In The News
Can Any Amount of Alcohol Really Hurt You? | The Mindful Drinking Podcast
From the deeply held belief that a glass of wine a day is good for your heart to new findings suggesting there may be no truly “safe” level of drinking, Dr. Tim Stockwell, former director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, brings clarity to the science, humility to the conversation, and a public health perspective grounded in decades of research.
How The Risks of Drinking Increase In Older Age | New York Times
“Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater — even with the same amount of drinks.”
Alcohol Use Disorder Harms The Brain’s Immune System Earlier In Women | MedicalXPress
“Alcohol use disorder is on the rise in women. This trend is especially concerning because women who drink are at a disproportionately greater risk for brain damage, cognitive deficits, and a range of other adverse effects when consuming lower amounts of alcohol compared to their male counterparts.”
Harm Reduction in Alcohol Use Disorder | Medscape
“We're starting to take a more realistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach by recognizing that abstinence is not realistic for everybody. Instead, just a reduction in alcohol use can improve outcomes, including mortality. You really have to meet the patient where they are in the process.”
About The Author
Oar is a telemedicine platform that makes science-backed, medication-assisted addiction treatment approachable and accessible for millions of consumers who feel excluded by the current treatment landscape and who may have a wide range of goals, from moderation to abstinence.
