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I have struggled with alcohol for over a decade. Here in the past couple of years I have been drinking to get drunk, not just drink, and I don't know why I was doing that. I kept telling myself to stop doing that but something in the back of my brain always said "One more shot won't hurt". I was drinking 5 or 6 drinks plus 10-15 shots every day - even on the days I worked. Since I started this 2 1/2 weeks ago, I have only had 3 drinks and no shots. I went to the bar with my husband (who does not know I am doing this) and only had 1 beer. I literally feel like handcuffs have been taken off me. I was planning ever thing I did around when I could drink or what drinks to take with me if I was going somewhere. I am not struggling with not drinking at all. The hardest part for me now is boredom. I am extremely happy with how this is changing my life.

After doing an online search for "medication for alcohol addiction," I found Oar Health and completed the online consultation. My medication arrived after four more days, and I began taking it daily. I had few side effects — a little stomach discomfort for only the first couple of days — and I found that the craving to drink, which usually had begun in the late afternoon or early evening, was not there. My sleep improved, and I have awakened clear-headed each morning. I hope this marks the beginning of better health for the long term. I appreciate all the follow-up from Oar Health, and I took advantage of the opportunity to chat with one of the counselors, Karen. Her affirmation of the changes of habit that I am trying to make in relation to alcohol, in addition to taking my medication consistently, was very encouraging. I spent years in the misuse of alcohol — occasionally over-drinking and, more recently, drinking heavily (3-4 drinks most nights). I recognized that I had a problem that I could not manage or solve on my own, but I did not want to join a traditional support group or program. Oar Health's combination of medically prescribed treatment, education and information, and available channels of communication meet my needs exceptionally well. My goal is to remove alcohol, entirely, from my life. Oar Health has given me the optimism that I can achieve this goal.

This treatment is a life saver. I tried to get naltrexone from my doctor a year ago and he couldn’t write the prescription. Our next door neighbor suffered AUD and failed with traditional approaches to treatment. She ended her life last year. I told my friends that naltrexone could have saved her. She didn’t know about it. Very tragic. I wake up with renewed purpose everyday.

It gave me a choice to cut back or just quit drinking. My goal for now is to stop drinking for a while and see if my blood work improves. I tell my friends that I have stopped drinking but not totally committed to quit altogether. It’s a journey as I wait and see.

It's easy and it is working!!! Totally getting things done, not even thinking about drinking

The positive encouragement and non judgemental support provided was instrumental in my decision to try Oar Health.

Before becoming a part of the OAR community, I felt alone and isolated. Now, I know that someone is there for me and willing to listen. I really think this has had a positive impact on my journey to sobriety. Thank you for being there for me and for being a part of my journey!

The whole process of getting started with Oar was very easy. I feel supported and motivated. The occasional email check-ins are unobtrusive and timely.