You might be thinking there’s no way you binge drink regularly — but if you’re counting your drinks, you might be surprised. So read on to learn what binge drinking is and what supplements you can take to cut down on hangovers and its long-lasting health effects.
Day drinking, while often glamorized in popular culture can often lead to worse hangovers, less discipline and worse sleep in general. Starting to drink in the early afternoon, combined with the summer heat can often lead to excessive drinking, which is not only detrimental to your health but can also put a damper on the festive spirits.
Mindful drinking is more than an idea. It’s a movement. A community growing larger by the day. Put simply, it’s all about thinking while drinking. Mindful drinking is not about quitting alcohol but instead being aware of how much alcohol you’re drinking and its impact on you in the moment.
You’re out celebrating with a group of your best buddies. One moment you’re enjoying a couple of drinks and dancing to your favorite tunes. And the next, you’re waking up feeling groggy with not much recollection of what happened the night before. Sound familiar? Read on.
One of the most common alcohol-related problems that affect people of all ages is binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as drinking “a harmful amount of alcohol in one session of drinking.” What constitutes a harmful amount varies based on gender and the type and size of the drink.
It’s late Friday night and you’ve made plans with your loved one, but they seem to have forgotten. And it’s not the first time it’s happened, either.
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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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