The Power Of Early Intervention | The Current

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The Oar Perspective: The Power Of Early Intervention

New real world evidence shows the power of early intervention with medications for alcohol use disorder

Researchers studied more than 200,00 people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder — the inability to stop or control alcohol use despite significant health, professional or social consequences.

They found that those prescribed medication within one year of diagnosis were significantly less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons.

In the researchers words, “AUD pharmacotherapy is significantly associated with lower alcohol-associated healthcare utilization. ... These findings support broader implementation of pharmacologic treatment for AUD ... and underscore the importance of early intervention."

At Oar Health, we agree.

It’s why we make it simple to get started with medication for alcohol use disorder — conveniently, privately and 100% online. So that anyone struggling to control their alcohol use can take back control earlier rather than later.

Resource Of The Month: Can You Drink Your Way Sober?

For decades, the dominant message in recovery has been clear: quit completely, or fail. But what if there’s another way? Journalist, author, and podcast host Katie Herzog joins the Stronger Weekly podcast to discuss her new book, ⁠Drink Your Way Sober⁠—a deeply personal and well-researched look into The Sinclair Method, a medication-assisted approach that helps people reduce or eliminate alcohol without white-knuckling abstinence.

Katie blends memoir and reporting to challenge long-held assumptions about addiction and recovery, including her own.

In this conversation, she and Jesse dig into how naltrexone, neuroscience, and harm reduction are helping thousands rewrite their relationship with alcohol—quietly, effectively, and without shame. You can find the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Oar Member Story: Where Has This Been?

"I have been thinking about limiting drinking for a long time. I saw the ad for Oar on the television and it didn't take long for me to go to the website. The process was quick and easy. The product arrived and I started taking it a couple of days later. The first day made me a bit nauseous but that quickly faded. The call from alcohol was immediately suppressed. I wish this was available years earlier."

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AUD In The News

Why Does Drinking Mess With My Emotions? | New York Times

“Beyond the unpleasant physical signs of a hangover — headache, nausea, thirst and sensitivity to light and sound — alcohol can also cause lingering emotional symptoms. Sometimes called “hang-xiety,” this can show up as brain fog, anxiety, irritability and feelings of regret or shame.”

ADHD, Social Confidence, And Risk Of Alcohol Problems | Medical Xpress

“Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, which puts them at higher risk for problem drinking.”

Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased By 35% For Women — What’s Going On | mindbodygreen

“Overall, men still account for a higher percentage of these deaths than women—but women are quickly closing that gap.”

The Stigma Around Moderation Is Keeping People From Getting Help | Moderation Management

“If you don’t identify as an alcoholic; AA doesn’t feel like the right fit; or you just want to drink less without making it your whole identity, the current conversation can feel like it wasn’t designed for you. Because largely, it wasn’t.”