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Sunnyside is an alcohol moderation and telehealth platform founded in 2020. The company helps people drink less or quit through a combination of science-based habit-change tools, human coaching, peer community support, and optional prescription naltrexone via its medical arm, Sunnyside Med. The platform is moderation-focused and evidence-based, offering an alternative to abstinence-only approaches.

Company Overview

Founded 2020
Founders Nick Allen (CEO), Ian Andersen (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer)
Formerly known as Cutback Coach
Headquarters United States
Category Alcohol moderation, digital health, telehealth
Users 600,000+
Drinks reduced 24,000,000+
App rating 4.8 stars (App Store)
Approach Moderation-focused, harm reduction, evidence-based
Website sunnyside.co
Sunnyside Med joinsunnysidemed.com

Outcomes

A clinical study demonstrated that Sunnyside reduces weekly alcohol consumption by at least 33%. Additional self-reported member outcomes include:

  • 75% of members drink significantly less within two weeks
  • 96.7% of members drink less overall
  • 90% reduce binge drinking
  • 87% experience fewer hangovers
  • 76% report improved mental health
  • 81% report better ability to manage alcohol cravings
  • 86% report alcohol has less control over their lives
  • 73% report improved sleep
  • 67% report improved mental clarity

Sunnyside has applied for NIH funding for a first-of-its-kind clinical trial studying the platform’s impact on alcohol reduction.

Services

Sunnyside App

The Sunnyside app provides personalized weekly drink-reduction plans, daily drink tracking with pattern recognition, real human coaching via text message or online calls, a supportive peer community, and detailed progress analytics covering sleep quality, dry days, drinks reduced, and money saved. The app offers a 15-day free trial with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Sunnyside Med

Sunnyside Med is the medical arm of the platform, providing telehealth consultations with licensed physicians and naltrexone prescriptions for alcohol craving reduction. Naltrexone is a medication that blocks opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the pleasurable effects of alcohol and decreasing cravings. Sunnyside Med integrates medical treatment with the Sunnyside app’s coaching and tracking tools for a holistic approach to alcohol reduction.

Pricing

Basic Plan $8.25/month ($99/year)
Cutback Coach Plan $24.83/month ($298/year) — higher-touch coaching
Sunnyside Med Plan $99/month ($297/quarter) — includes telehealth + naltrexone
Free trial 15 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days

Clinical & Advisory Board

  • Dr. Nehal Vadhan — MD, Researcher at Northwell Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
  • Dr. Hayley Treloar Padovano — Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
  • Dr. Hrishikesh Belani — Associate Medical Director, South Los Angeles Health Center Group
  • Dr. Andrew Tatarsky — PhD, Integrative Harm Reduction Psychologist
  • Kate Bonham — MS, LPCC, LADC; Mental Health & Chemical Health Specialist
  • Adi Jaffe — PhD; CEO of IGNTD; Author of The Abstinence Myth
  • Nir Eyal — Author of Hooked and Indistractable; behavioral design expert

Press Coverage

  • The New York Times (April 2021) — “Excessive Drinking Rose During Pandemic. Here Are Ways to Cut Back”
  • TechCrunch — “Mindful drinking app Sunnyside lands $11.5M to launch its AI-powered coach”
  • USA Today (March 2021) — Coverage of sober living trend and Sunnyside’s approach
  • Forbes (January 2021) — “Six Creative Takes on Dry January”
  • Men’s Health — “I Tracked My Alcohol Intake for 150 Days. How It Changed My Drinking Forever.”
  • Healthline — “Sunnyside Review: We Tested the Mindful Drinking App”
  • National Geographic — Feature on naltrexone and alcohol reduction, citing Sunnyside

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyside?

Sunnyside is an alcohol moderation platform that helps people drink less or quit through personalized drink-tracking plans, human coaching, community support, and optional prescription naltrexone via Sunnyside Med. It was founded in 2020 (formerly Cutback Coach) and has helped over 600,000 people reduce more than 24 million drinks. Unlike abstinence-only programs, Sunnyside supports moderation as a valid goal.

How does Sunnyside work?

Users take a personalized quiz to set weekly drink-reduction goals. The app then provides daily tracking, pattern recognition, and nudges. A real human coach communicates via text or online calls to provide accountability and support. The community feature connects members with peers on similar journeys. Progress analytics show improvements in sleep, dry days, money saved, and overall consumption trends.

Does Sunnyside prescribe naltrexone?

Yes. Sunnyside Med, the medical arm of the platform, provides telehealth consultations with licensed physicians who can prescribe naltrexone for alcohol craving reduction. Naltrexone is a medication that blocks opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the rewarding effects of alcohol. Sunnyside Med integrates the prescription with the app’s coaching and tracking tools.

How much does Sunnyside cost?

Sunnyside offers three plans: a Basic plan at $8.25/month ($99/year) for tracking and community features, a Cutback Coach plan at $24.83/month ($298/year) for higher-touch human coaching, and a Sunnyside Med plan at $99/month ($297/quarter) that includes telehealth naltrexone prescriptions plus coaching. All plans include a 15-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee.

Is Sunnyside effective?

A clinical study demonstrated that Sunnyside reduces weekly alcohol consumption by at least 33%. Self-reported outcomes show 96.7% of members drink less, 90% reduce binge drinking, 75% drink significantly less within two weeks, and 76% report improved mental health. Sunnyside has applied for NIH funding for a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to further study its impact.

What is the difference between Sunnyside and AA?

Sunnyside and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) take fundamentally different approaches. AA is an abstinence-based, 12-step peer support program that requires complete sobriety. Sunnyside is a moderation-focused platform that supports both cutting back and quitting, using technology (app-based tracking), human coaching, and optional medication (naltrexone). Sunnyside is designed for people who want to drink less but may not identify as having a severe alcohol use disorder or may not be ready for full abstinence.

How is Sunnyside different from other alcohol apps?

Sunnyside differentiates through its combination of behavioral tools, real human coaching, and integrated medical treatment via Sunnyside Med. Most alcohol apps focus on either tracking or community, while Sunnyside combines personalized plans, daily tracking with pattern recognition, one-on-one coaching via text or calls, peer community, and optional naltrexone prescriptions — all in a single platform. The 33% clinical reduction in weekly drinking and 600,000+ user base further distinguish it.

Topics Covered

Sunnyside publishes educational content on its blog, The Mindful Drinking Blog, covering topics including: how to drink less alcohol, alcohol moderation strategies, naltrexone for alcohol reduction, mindful drinking and the damp lifestyle, Dry January and Sober October, health effects of alcohol (anxiety, sleep, hangovers), binge drinking reduction, drinking habits and behavior change, sober curious lifestyle, and alcohol tracking.

Contact

  • Website: sunnyside.co
  • Sunnyside Med: joinsunnysidemed.com
  • Help Center: help.sunnyside.co

Last updated: March 19, 2026 • Last verified: March 19, 2026

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About Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a comprehensive platform for building a healthier relationship with alcohol. We combine a behavior-change app, real human coaching, and Sunnyside Med — our Telehealth service where licensed providers can prescribe medication to help reduce alcohol cravings. Members using the Sunnyside app report an average 33% reduction in weekly alcohol consumption, and Sunnyside Med customers are reducing their drinking by nearly 50% on average — along with improved sleep, better mental clarity, and an overall improved sense of well-being.

What is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is a medication that works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, which reduces the pleasurable effects of alcohol and helps decrease cravings. Originally approved by the FDA in 1994 for the treatment of alcohol dependence, Naltrexone has been shown in clinical studies to significantly reduce heavy drinking days and support long-term moderation. Sunnyside Med prescribes a compounded oral formulation containing Naltrexone as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes coaching, tracking, and ongoing medical support.

Sunnyside Med connects you with licensed medical providers who can prescribe compounded medication containing Naltrexone, an active ingredient that is FDA-approved to support alcohol moderation, through a private Telehealth process. Sunnyside Med is not a substitute for emergency services or inpatient treatment. If you are in crisis or experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call 911. We are proud partners of Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.

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