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What is pharmacological extinction?
Pharmacological extinction is when medication blocks alcohol's reward so the learned habit fades while you still drink. It's the idea behind the Sinclair Method.
What should you ask about naltrexone dosing for alcohol use disorder?
Naltrexone dosing for alcoholism is worked out with a prescriber, and opioid use is the first safety gate. The five things the decision hinges on — and what to ask.
What is the Sinclair Method to stop drinking?
The Sinclair Method uses naltrexone to loosen alcohol's hold while you're still drinking, not after you quit. How the timing works and where the evidence stops.
What Is the Stop Drinking Pill?
The 'stop drinking pill' is really three FDA-approved medicines: one dulls alcohol's reward, one steadies the brain after quitting, one makes drinking unpleasant.
What to Say to Your Doctor When You Want to Cut Back on Drinking
One plain sentence works: your drinking pattern, what you want to change, and one ask. Scripts to start the visit — no label or confession needed.
What can you take to help quit drinking alcohol?
Yes — three FDA-approved medications help people quit drinking: naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. Each does a different job; how to raise them with a doctor.
Which medications work best to help me stop drinking?
Naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram each do a different job — which works best depends on your goal, not a ranking. How to compare them like for like.
Antabuse vs Naltrexone: Which Is Right for You?
Antabuse makes drinking physically unpleasant; naltrexone makes it less rewarding — nearly opposite tools. How they differ and how to weigh the fit.
What medication can help you stop drinking?
FDA-approved medications can help you stop or cut back on drinking. See the full comparison of naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram and how each works.
Can I get alcohol medication online?
Yes. FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder are available through online telehealth platforms. A licensed clinician evaluates you via video or phone, prescribes medication if appropriate, and coordinates delivery to your home—all privately and without in-person visits. Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder is available through online telehealth
How to buy naltrexone online
You can buy naltrexone online, but only through a licensed prescriber who reviews your health first. What the telehealth process looks like, step by step.
What medication is available for alcoholism?
FDA-approved medications like naltrexone can help reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. Clero Health will offer private, online access to prescription medication with AI coaching—currently building a waitlist for launch.
A private naltrexone option is coming soon.
We are planning a private option for adults exploring prescription naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. Join the launch list to hear first.