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Oar Health Editorial Team
Published: Dec 08, 2025
Last updated: Dec 08, 2025
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The Oar Perspective: Real Members, Real Stories
We believe in your ability to change your relationship with alcohol.
We try to provide simple, proven tools through Oar Health to make the journey easier. But we never forget that your goals, your commitment, and the toolkit that you build to support yourself are most important.
That’s why we’re proud to feature three Oar Health members in our new TV commercial.
Click here to hear directly from them about how they’ve taken back control over alcohol and how Oar Health has helped along the way.
AUD In The News
For Better Health, Drink Less Alcohol | Johns Hopkins
“Just as health risks rise with increased alcohol consumption, cutting back on drinking even just a few days a week yields health benefits.”
Addiction In The Workplace Is Costing Corporate America Millions | Business Insider
“When we talk about substance use disorder, you hear the term addiction — people's first thought isn't always alcohol. It's so deeply normalized. You've got client dinners, you've got team bonding, closing deals, and the low stigma around alcohol use makes it easy for those problems to go unnoticed.”
“If a patient meets the criteria for alcohol dependence, providers now have several treatment options they can recommend. As we learn more about the biology of alcohol addiction, it is clear that medications can reduce the urge to drink and stop the 'brain chatter' that compels drinking.”
This New Mint Can Treat Alcoholism And Fight Binge Drinking | New York Post
“Clutch, from Oar Health, is said to be the first mint designed to reduce alcohol cravings and curb heavy drinking. The novel treatment is a special formulation of naltrexone, a prescription-only medication that addresses alcohol and opioid abuse.”
The Surprising New Use for GLP-1s: Alcohol And Drug Addiction | Washington Post
“Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and alcohol. But research on the benefits is limited.”
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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.
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- ¹ Oar Health membership plans include access to the Oar Health platform, virtual consultations with a healthcare professional, and medication if prescribed by a healthcare provider. 3 month membership plan costs $297, equating to $99/mo.
- ² Self-reported by members after 6 months of Oar Health membership.
- ³ Verywell Health survey of Oar Health members, published March, 2023.
- ⁴ Prescription medication is available only if prescribed by a licensed clinician.
- ⁵ Compounded medications are prepared based on a prescription from a healthcare provider. They are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
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.
