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Naltrexone and Drinking Less: What A New National Geographic Feature Gets Right

A recent National Geographic feature by Caitlin Carlson takes a closer look at naltrexone, a well-studied medication that can help reduce alcohol cravings for people who want to take a more mindful approach to drinking. Rather than positioning it as a drastic intervention, the article explores how naltrexone can be used proactively, alongside behavior change, to help people regain control before alcohol takes a heavier toll.

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Sunnyside is a system for creating a more mindful approach to drinking to help you reach your goals. Our members are seeing major benefits, including a 30% average reduction in weekly drinks, improved sleep, a healthier diet, money saved, and an overall improved sense of well-being.

Sunnyside is not designed to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. We’ve also partnered with Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.

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Track Calories in Wine
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Drink Less Alcohol
Naltrexone 101
Naltrexone for Alcohol

Stop Drinking Beer
Stop Drinking Wine
Sober October
Count Your Drinks

Quit Drinking
Drink Less
Dry(ish) January
Binge Drinking

Mindful Drinking
Drinking Habits
Alcohol Tracking
Moderate Drinking

Drinking Alone
Drinking Too Much
Sober Curious
Avoid Hangovers

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