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.
Motivation isn’t the secret to success when it comes to mindful drinking. The real key? Momentum, thoughtful planning, and a few science-backed tricks.
Here’s the truth: Most of us don’t fall into the simple categories of “totally fine” or “addicted.” And more importantly, clinging to labels like “addictive personality” generally doesn’t help you make actual improvements.
Cutting back on alcohol is a huge win. Still, you might be afraid you’ll slip back into old habits. Even if mindful drinking is going well, self-doubt can appear like an annoying ghost, making you wonder if you can really trust yourself when it comes to alcohol.
Ever felt confident about cutting back on drinking but stumbled as soon as friends and social events came into the picture? it can be hard to drink less around friends
Do you ever think about how your drinking might impact your children? As parents, of course we think about the values and characteristics we want to pass on to our children, but how often do we really stop to consider what they’re learning from watching and experiencing us drinking?
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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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