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Get Started With Medication To Drink Less

Research-backed treatment approaches for alcohol use disorder (AUD) can help you change your drinking habits and assist you in reaching your goal, whether that’s quitting entirely or cutting down how much you drink. Read on to learn more about treatment of alcohol misuse.

Treatment Of Alcohol Misuse: Alcohol-related health conditions

Treatment Of Alcohol Misuse

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While millions of people have found success with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), there are also many who don't have a goal of abstinence or otherwise conclude it’s not the best option for them. 

Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Including both Quitting and Moderating Drinking

10 Alternatives to AA and 12-Step Programs

Alcohol cravings make it hard to cut back alcohol, drink less or stop drinking entirely, but there are medications, natural remedies and other solutions to drink less. 

Curbing Alcohol Cravings: Medications, and Home Remedies for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Curbing Alcohol Cravings: Medications, and Home Remedies

Thanksgiving traditions can make it hard to stay sober. Try these 10 simple tips to keep your booze-free holiday fun and low-stress.

Thanksgiving Is Tempting: How To Stay Sober 

Harm reduction strategies take into account that abstinence is not the best treatment for all types of substance abuse or alcohol abuse. The goal is safer use and prevention of worsened outcomes. 


Harm Reduction: What is it, Principles and Examples

If you want to better understand the science of addiction — because you’re experiencing it firsthand or you’re curious about how the brain works — these eight books are a great place to start.

Top 8 Books by Experts in Addiction Science 

Addiction and recovery memoirs are great reminders that you are not alone and that many have gone down the difficult road to sobriety. They offer practical guides on why we drink and how we stop. 