
Navigating Alcohol Cravings and the Urge to Self-Sabotage
Craving alcohol isn’t just about the drinks. It’s about relief, reward, and routine. But your cravings don’t have to dictate your choices.

Craving alcohol isn’t just about the drinks. It’s about relief, reward, and routine. But your cravings don’t have to dictate your choices.

Regret after drinking isn’t just about the alcohol. It reflects an internal tug-of-war between different parts of you. Understanding this tension can help you change it.

There’s real neuroscience behind feeling guilty after drinking, and once you understand it, you can start to change things.

What we expect alcohol to do is often simply conditioning. Let’s explore small shifts to relax without alcohol without going cold turkey.

When you’re learning how to socialize without alcohol, it’s not always the drink you miss. Sometimes, it’s the version of you that shows up.

If you find yourself thinking about alcohol often—whether it’s tallying drinks, reviewing last night’s choices at the bar, or planning your next “dry day”—you’re not alone.
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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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