Founded By A Longtime Patient | The Current

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The Oar Perspective: Founded By A Longtime Patient

Did you know that Oar Health was started by a longtime patient who used naltrexone himself?

Our founder, Jonathan, explains why we make it simple to get started with naltrexone and to get ongoing expert support in the moments that matter along the way in a recent guest post on Dr. Joseph Volpicelli’s Substack: “I had spent fifteen years searching before anyone mentioned medication as an option. And I worked in healthcare. I considered myself a well-connected, well-informed healthcare consumer. If it took me that long to find naltrexone, I suspected the problem was structural, not personal.

“I saw ads for erectile dysfunction pills and hair loss medication prescribed via telehealth and delivered nationwide, but not for the safe, effective medication that had helped me take back control over alcohol.”

Read the whole story here.

Episode Of The Month: Ben Westhoff On Stronger Weekly

Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, Stronger Weekly is all about optimizing health and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. It covers fitness, mental health, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, and everything in between.

In this episode, Jesse interviews Ben Westhoff, investigative journalist, bestselling author of "Fentanyl, Inc.", and filmmaker behind the new documentary "Antagonist." His new film explores how naltrexone — a life-saving addiction medication — has been systematically underprescribed and underused. The stakes: 80,000 opioid deaths and 140,000 alcohol deaths annually in the U.S.

Watch here.

Resurce Of The Month: Innovia Life

Innovia Life is a community for people looking for connection, growth and healing. Whether you are looking for a circle of others working on stress, anxiety or wellness, Innovia Life offers sessions led by licensed professionals and peer specialists where you can share your experiences and learn from others on similar journeys.

Learn more here.

Oar Member Story: Just Do It

"Very simple sign up process. Extreme quick and confidential process. I wish I’d signed up sooner.

Medicine arrived quickly and I was on my path to better health, well-being and happiness. Read the suggestions regarding initial dosing, I followed them and had no side effects.

What have you got to lose?!"

Trustpilot Review, May 23rd, 2026

AUD In The News

The Deadliest Drug | STAT

“Drinking, and especially heavy use, is driving an epidemic of injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the United States. Despite recent declines in drinking, alcohol remains the nation’s deadliest drug — more deadly than opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamines, or heroin.”

Emergence Of Late-Onset Drinking Problems In Adults Over 50 | Psychology Today

“Most people associate drinking problems with youth and the early decades of adulthood. Yet in clinical practice, many alcohol problems first emerge after age 50, or quietly return during the second half of adulthood after appearing controlled for decades. Research confirms this pattern is growing."

Early Warnings: How To Spot The First Signs Of Alcohol Addiction | Geisinger

“Sometimes it’s obvious when someone close to us has a drinking problem or alcoholism. Other times, however, the warning signs of alcohol addiction aren’t so clear cut. And knowing what to look for can help you take that first crucial step — whether that’s starting a conversation, offering support or guiding them toward treatment and a path to recovery.”

Can You Reverse Damage From Drinking Alcohol? | Health

“A recent review confirms that even small amounts of alcohol can affect health, while excessive drinking can cause significant harm. But the research, published in the journal Addiction, also offers a silver lining: some of alcohol’s effects may be reversible when people stop drinking or cut back."