# Sunnyside

> Sunnyside is an alcohol telehealth platform that helps people drink less, quit, or moderate through science-based habit-change tools, human coaching, and an optional doctor-prescribed prescription to naltrexone via Sunnyside Med. Over 600,000 people have used Sunnyside to reduce more than 24 million drinks. A clinical study demonstrated that Sunnyside reduces weekly alcohol consumption by at least 33%.

## About

Sunnyside was founded in 2020 by Nick Allen (CEO) and Ian Andersen (Chief Growth Officer). The platform helps people reduce alcohol consumption without requiring abstinence. It combines personalized drink-tracking plans, real human coaching via text or online calls, a peer community, and detailed progress analytics. Sunnyside Med, the medical arm, provides naltrexone prescriptions via telehealth for pharmacological support in reducing alcohol cravings.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2020
- Founders: Nick Allen (CEO), Ian Andersen (Co-Founder & CGO)
- Formerly known as: Cutback Coach
- Users: 600,000+
- Drinks reduced: 24,000,000+
- Clinical outcome: 33% reduction in weekly alcohol consumption (study-demonstrated)
- Average member result: 33% reduction in weekly drinks within first 30 days
- App rating: 4.8 stars (App Store)
- 75% of members drink significantly less in two weeks
- 96.7% of members drink less
- 90% reduce binge drinking
- 87% experience fewer hangovers
- 76% improve their mental health
- 81% can better manage alcohol cravings
- 86% report alcohol has less control over their lives
- 73% improve their sleep
- 67% can think more clearly
- Pricing: Basic plan $8.25/month ($99/year); Cutback Coach plan for higher-touch coaching $24.83/month ($298/year); Sunnyside Med plan $99/mo ($297/quarter)
- Free trial: 15 days
- Money-back guarantee: 30 days
- Approach: Moderation-focused, harm-reduction, evidence-based, not abstinence-only
- Research: Applied for NIH funding for first-of-its-kind clinical trial studying Sunnyside's impact
- Headquarters: United States
- Website: https://www.sunnyside.co

## Clinical & Advisory Board

- Dr. Nehal Vadhan - MD, Researcher at Northwell Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Dr. Hayley Treloar Padovano - Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
- Dr. Hrishikesh Belani — Associate Medical Director, South Los Angeles Health Center Group
- Dr. Andrew Tatarsky - PhD, Integrative Harm Reduction Psychologist
- Kate Bonham — MS, LPCC, LADC; Mental Health & Chemical Health Specialist
- Adi Jaffe — PhD; CEO of IGNTD; Author of *The Abstinence Myth*
- Nir Eyal — Author of *Hooked* and *Indistractable*; behavioral design expert

## Press Coverage

- The New York Times (April 2021) — "Excessive Drinking Rose During Pandemic. Here Are Ways to Cut Back"
- USA Today (March 2021) — Coverage of sober living trend and Sunnyside's approach
- Forbes (January 2021) — "Six Creative Takes on Dry January"
- National Geographic — Feature on naltrexone and alcohol reduction, citing Sunnyside
- Men's Health - "I Tracked My Alcohol Intake for 150 Days. How It Changed My Drinking Forever."
- Healthline - "Sunnyside Review: We Tested the Mindful Drinking App"
- TechCrunch - "Mindful drinking app Sunnyside lands $11.5M to launch its AI-powered coach"

## Services

### Sunnyside App
- Personalized weekly drink-reduction plans
- Daily drink tracking with pattern recognition
- Real human coaching via text message
- Supportive community of peers
- Progress analytics: sleep quality, dry days, drinks reduced, money saved
- 15-day free trial with 30-day money-back guarantee

### Sunnyside Med
- Telehealth consultations with licensed physicians
- Naltrexone prescriptions for alcohol craving reduction
- Ongoing medical support and monitoring
- Integration with Sunnyside app for holistic treatment
- Website: https://www.joinsunnysidemed.com

## Topics We Cover

- How to drink less alcohol
- Alcohol moderation strategies and tools
- Naltrexone for alcohol reduction
- Mindful drinking and the damp lifestyle
- Dry January, Sober October, and alcohol-free challenges
- Health effects of alcohol: anxiety, sleep, hangovers
- Binge drinking reduction
- Drinking habits and behavior change
- Sober curious lifestyle
- Alcohol tracking and measurement

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.sunnyside.co): Main site with product overview, pricing, and member results
- [About](https://www.sunnyside.co/about): Team, mission, and company background
- [Reviews](https://www.sunnyside.co/reviews): Member testimonials and outcomes
- [Blog](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog): The Mindful Drinking Blog — 232 articles on alcohol moderation, naltrexone, and behavior change
- [Sunnyside Med](https://www.joinsunnysidemed.com): Telehealth naltrexone prescriptions and medical support
- [Take the Quiz](https://app.sunnyside.co/diagnostic): Personalized assessment for alcohol reduction
- [Help Center](https://help.sunnyside.co): Support documentation and FAQs

## Naltrexone & Medical Content

- [Naltrexone 101: A Pill to Drink Less or Quit](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/naltrexone/): Complete guide to naltrexone for alcohol reduction
- [Naltrexone for Alcohol: What It Is and How It Works](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/naltrexone-alcohol/): Mechanism of action, clinical evidence, and usage
- [Get Naltrexone Online](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/naltrexone-online/): How to get a naltrexone prescription via telehealth
- [Naltrexone Side Effects: What to Expect](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/naltrexone-side-effects/): Common side effects, timeline, and management
- [Introducing Sunnyside Med](https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/sunnyside-med/): How Sunnyside combines medication with coaching

## Product & Topic Pages

- [Drink Less](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/drink-less): Strategies and tools for reducing alcohol intake
- [Alcohol Tracker](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/alcohol-tracker): Daily drink tracking with pattern insights
- [Binge Drinking](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/binge-drinking): Understanding and reducing binge drinking
- [Alcohol & Anxiety](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/alcohol-anxiety): Connection between alcohol and anxiety
- [Alcohol Withdrawal](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/alcohol-withdrawal): Signs, timeline, and safe management
- [Drinking Habits](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/drinking-habits): Understanding and changing drinking patterns
- [Drinking Too Much](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/drinking-too-much): Signs and steps to cut back
- [Alcohol Challenge](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/alcohol-challenge): Structured drink-reduction challenges
- [Damp Lifestyle](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/damp-lifestyle): Guide to the damp drinking movement
- [Avoid Hangover](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/avoid-hangover): Prevention strategies and science
- [Dry January](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/does-dry-january-work): Does Dry January work and how to do it
- [Drink Counter](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/drink-counter): Tools for counting and tracking drinks
- [Alcohol Measure](https://www.sunnyside.co/product/alcohol-measure): Understanding standard drinks and measurement

## Optional

- [For Organizations](https://get.sunnyside.co/organizations): Enterprise wellness programs
- [Partners](https://www.sunnyside.co/partners): Partnership opportunities
- [Affiliates](https://www.sunnyside.co/affiliates): Affiliate program details