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Alcohol Recovery — Coming Soon
Change Your Relationship With Alcohol. Without Willpower Alone.
Clinician-prescribed medication-assisted alcohol recovery — naltrexone and GLP-1 combination options with care coaching included. Private. Online. Effective. Launching soon.
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Coaching
Included
Two
Clinical Pathways
All 50
States
Private
and Discreet
Licensed Physicians in All 50 States
Care Coaching Included
Private and Discreet
FDA-Approved Medications
No In-Office Required
Why This Works
Alcohol Use Disorder Is a Medical Condition. It Responds to Medical Treatment.
Alcohol use disorder affects 29.5 million Americans. It is consistently undertreated — not because effective treatments do not exist but because most people do not know they are available or do not want to have the conversation in person. Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder is one of the most evidence-supported interventions in all of medicine. Naltrexone has FDA approval for alcohol use disorder with decades of clinical data behind it. GLP-1 medications are showing significant promise in reducing alcohol cravings through their effects on the brain’s reward circuitry — the same pathway that drives addictive behavior.
Important: This program is not a substitute for medically supervised alcohol detox. If you are physically dependent on alcohol and experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, please seek emergency medical care before starting any medication program. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. Safety first.
Eligibility
Who This Is For
Good Candidates
Adults who want to reduce alcohol consumption significantly or stop drinking
People who have tried willpower-based approaches without lasting success
Adults not currently using opioid medications — critical safety requirement
People who want a private discreet online path to treatment without in-person visits
Adults with BMI 27 or higher who also have weight concerns (GLP-1 option)
Important — Discuss With Your Provider
Current opioid medication users — naltrexone is contraindicated with opioids and will cause immediate severe withdrawal. This is a safety requirement, not a preference.
People currently physically dependent on alcohol who experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop — medical detox may be needed first
History of liver disease — liver function should be evaluated before starting naltrexone
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Accurate and complete disclosure during intake is essential for your safety. Your provider screens for all contraindications before prescribing.
Clinical Pathways
Two Clinical Pathways — Provider Matched to Your Situation
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Classic Option — Naltrexone
Active Ingredient
Naltrexone oral tablet
How It Works
Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist. It blocks the mu-opioid receptors responsible for the pleasurable effects of alcohol. When the brain’s reward response to alcohol is blocked the craving-reward-consumption cycle is disrupted. The Sinclair Method uses naltrexone taken one hour before drinking — over time the association between drinking and reward is extinguished through pharmacological extinction. This is not about willpower. It is about rewiring the brain’s reward system.
In plain English: When you take naltrexone before drinking, alcohol stops feeling rewarding. Your brain stops craving it because the payoff is gone. Most patients see dramatic reduction in drinking within 4–8 weeks without trying to white-knuckle through cravings.
Includes
Clinician-prescribed naltrexone — 12-week consult and shipping rhythm, care coaching bi-weekly, alcohol therapy support app, optional video therapy consults at $149/session
$99/month billed every 12 weeks ($297 per 12-week cycle)
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Full Option — GLP-1 + Naltrexone
Active Ingredients
Tirzepatide + Naltrexone + B12
Who Qualifies
BMI 27 or higher. Not currently using opioids.
How It Works
Combines two proven mechanisms. Naltrexone blocks the opioid reward pathway from alcohol. Tirzepatide acts on GLP-1 and GIP receptors in the brain’s reward circuitry — the nucleus accumbens and ventral tegmental area — reducing dopamine-driven cravings independently of the opioid pathway. Multiple clinical studies show GLP-1 users spontaneously reduce alcohol consumption as a secondary finding. B12 supports energy during the recovery period. Together they address alcohol cravings from two different directions simultaneously.
In plain English: The most advanced option we offer. Two medications targeting alcohol cravings through completely different brain pathways. For patients who are overweight and struggling with alcohol this addresses both simultaneously. The clinical data on GLP-1 and alcohol reduction is genuinely exciting.
Includes
Everything in the Classic option plus GLP-1 + Naltrexone combined protocol, labs included, care coaching, quarterly provider monitoring
$339/month with care coaching included
The Neuroscience
Why Medication Works When Willpower Does Not
Alcohol use disorder involves genuine neurological changes in the brain’s reward and stress systems. Chronic alcohol exposure down-regulates GABA receptors, up-regulates glutamate activity, and sensitizes dopamine pathways in the nucleus accumbens — the brain’s reward center. These changes create powerful cravings and make abstinence genuinely difficult at a neurological level. Naltrexone addresses this by blocking opioid receptors that mediate alcohol’s rewarding effects — making drinking less reinforcing over time. GLP-1 receptor agonists modulate dopamine signaling in the same reward pathways independently. The combination addresses the neurobiology of alcohol use disorder from two complementary angles.
Willpower works by resisting. Medication works by reducing what you are resisting against. When the brain stops receiving a reward signal from drinking the craving loses its power. That is pharmacological extinction — not suppression.
Care Coaching
Care Coaching Is Standard in Both Programs
Unlike most telehealth providers who prescribe and disappear, both alcohol recovery programs at BoldYou include bi-weekly care coaching sessions with a Certified Medical Assistant. Your coach checks in on medication adherence, any challenges you are navigating, and helps you build the behavioral patterns that sustain long-term reduction. An alcohol therapy support app is also included for daily tracking, journaling, and behavioral support between sessions. For patients who want deeper clinical support, one-on-one video therapy sessions with a licensed therapist specializing in alcohol use are available at $149 per session.
Stacks Well With
Programs That Complement Alcohol Recovery
Coming Soon
Alcohol Recovery + GLP-1 Weight Loss — Full Option
For patients with a BMI of 27 or higher the Full Option already combines GLP-1 with naltrexone addressing both simultaneously. If you are on the Classic Option and also want GLP-1 weight loss support ask your provider about transitioning to the Full Option.
NAD+ depletion is common in people who drink heavily — alcohol consumption significantly reduces cellular NAD+ levels. Restoring NAD+ during recovery supports cellular energy, cognitive clarity, and the neurological repair processes that accompany alcohol reduction.
Complete Your Health AssessmentAnswer questions about your drinking patterns, health history, current medications (opioid disclosure is critical), and goals. Private and confidential.
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Provider Review Within 24–48 HoursA licensed physician reviews your intake and determines the appropriate pathway and formulation. If opioid medications are present in your history your provider will discuss safe alternatives.
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Prescription Sent and Care Coaching ScheduledMedication ships within 2–3 business days. Your care coach schedules your first session.
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Ongoing Bi-Weekly Coaching and Quarterly Provider ReviewYour program runs in 12-week cycles with regular clinical and coaching touchpoints.
Common Questions
Alcohol Recovery Questions Answered
Can I take naltrexone if I am still drinking?+
Yes. Naltrexone does not require abstinence before starting — in fact the Sinclair Method specifically uses naltrexone taken before drinking to reduce the reward response. Your provider will explain the protocol appropriate for your situation.
Can I take this if I use opioid medications?+
No. This is the most critical safety point. Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors and will cause immediate severe withdrawal in patients currently using opioids — including prescription pain medications, Suboxone, or methadone. You must disclose all opioid medications during intake. This is a safety requirement not a preference.
Do I need to stop drinking before I start?+
For the naltrexone program — no. The Sinclair Method uses medication alongside drinking. For patients who are physically dependent on alcohol and experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, medical detox may be needed before starting. Your provider evaluates this during intake.
Is this program private?+
Yes. Your assessment is completed online. Medication ships in discreet plain packaging. Your provider communications are through a HIPAA-compliant patient portal. No one needs to know you are in this program unless you choose to share it.
What is the alcohol therapy support app?+
It is a digital companion included in both programs for daily tracking of drinking patterns, mood journaling, and behavioral support exercises between coaching sessions. It is not a substitute for clinical care — it is a tool that reinforces the work you are doing with your provider and coach.
Can I cancel?+
Yes. Waitlist signup creates no obligation. When enrollment opens you choose whether to proceed. Once enrolled you can cancel at any time.
Coming Soon
Ready to Change Your Relationship With Alcohol?
Join the waitlist. This program is launching soon. Waitlist members get priority access and first notification when enrollment opens.
If you are currently experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms including tremors, sweating, confusion, or seizures please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. This program is not a substitute for emergency medical care.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products. Results may vary. Not all patients will qualify for treatment. Prescribing decisions are made solely by licensed independent clinicians based on individual medical evaluation. This is not medical advice.