30 Years of Naltrexone Research: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Naltrexone isn't a new or experimental drug. Researchers began studying its potential for alcohol use in the 1980s, after animal studies found that blocking opioid…
Does Semaglutide Reduce Alcohol Cravings? What the Science Shows
Early research suggests semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings and some measures of drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. Several randomized trials have now reported…
Is Alcoholism Permanent? What the Science Says
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is often described as a chronic condition. That can sound pretty final, especially if you’re already worried about your drinking. But…
Is AA Effective? Here’s What the Research Shows (And What It Doesn’t)
AA has strong evidence behind it for helping people with alcohol use disorder achieve abstinence, but the studies don’t support a single universal “success rate.”…
Is “Alcoholic” an Outdated Term? Clinically, Yes — Here’s Why That Matters
At some point, you may have wondered whether your drinking is “bad enough” to be a problem. Maybe you’ve counted the drinks, compared your habits…
How the DSM-5 Defines Alcohol Use Disorder — And What That Means for Gray-Area Drinkers
The DSM-5 doesn't decide whether you're an "alcoholic." Instead, it places alcohol use disorder on a spectrum based on 11 specific criteria. For many people,…
How Long Should You Take Naltrexone? What the Research Actually Says
Taking naltrexone isn’t a reset button — you already know that. It’s more like a window, creating enough space for drinking patterns to soften, cravings…
What a New Stanford Study Reveals About Alcohol and Brain Health
You're keeping it to a glass or two most nights; your relationships and job feel unaffected, and nobody seems worried about you. You're a low-to-moderate…
Semaglutide and Alcohol: What the Research Actually Shows
The connection between semaglutide and alcohol shows signs of being real. But the conversation happening online can flatten important distinctions. A medication showing promise in…
7 Surprising Truths About Drinking Behavior (Backed By Research)
Many of us have a working theory about our drinking patterns. But when you zoom out and look at the research, the story doesn't always…
The New Vocabulary of (Preventative) Alcohol Health
Closing the ten-year treatment gap requires a radical new approach that eliminates stigma and creates a welcoming, approachable front door for anyone who has the…
Rejecting The False Binary of Alcohol Use Disorder
For too long, a pervasive misconception has shaped the alcohol treatment landscape: the idea that Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), or “alcoholism” as it’s still too…
How Alcohol Hijacks Your Dopamine (And How to Get Back On Track)
Ever wonder why that first drink feels so good, but the next few don’t hit the same? The answer lies in part with dopamine
Dry January Benefits: Data From Real Participants
More than 25,000 individuals participated in Sunnyside’s Dry(ish) January Challenge, a challenge to reset alcohol consumption in January with no pressure to quit, and the…
The Science of Alcohol: Why Change Feels So Hard w/ Phil Cowley
Why does alcohol feel so hard to cut back on or quit all together? Joining me is Phil Cowley, a pharmacist with over 20 years…
New Research Reveals That Sunnyside’s Adaptive Approach Can Decrease Alcohol Consumption by 33% in 12 weeks
A new study proves that Sunnyside's use of adaptive text messages to help people with alcohol moderation leads to a 33% reduction in weekly drinks…
[Press Release] New Research: Text Messages Slash Alcohol Consumption by 33% in 12 Weeks – Sunnyside’s Program Proves Digital Moderation Works
Personalized Text Messaging Demonstrated to Drive Significant Reduction in Drinking through Real-Time Tracking and Adaptive Support SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 2, 2024 – A…
The Critical Alcohol Facts Doctors Want You to Know w/ Dr. Hrishikesh Belani
Dr. Belani’s expertise covers everything from alcohol use disorders to mindful drinking, and today he’s here to shed light on the health risks that often…
Everything you Need to Know About Alcohol Awareness in 2024
We'll look into the role alcohol awareness plays in our day-to-day life and explore the different ways you can wield it as a powerful tool…
[Study] The Impact of Recent Events on Alcohol Consumption & How to Cope
The past couple of years have been…difficult to say the least. Since the beginning of 2020, it has felt especially challenging to cope with the…
24 Statistics about Drinking Alcohol that You Should Know for 2022
There are numerous studies and reports about drinking trends in the United States, but they tend to cover a lot of the same questions around…
Alcohol Consumption is Up, But So is Interest in Mindful Drinking
We recently partnered with Ipsos to survey U.S. adults about their drinking habits and plans. Our objective with Sunnyside’s first-ever State of Drinking in the…
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