Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Get medication for alcohol use through secure telehealth. Lower your cravings and the urge to drink.

How medication helps with alcohol use

Alcohol affects how the brain handles stress, reward, and impulse control. Over time, drinking can stop feeling like a real choice.

Medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate act on these pathways. Naltrexone blocks receptors tied to alcohol’s reward, which can reduce cravings. Acamprosate helps the brain settle after you stop, which can support abstinence.

With urges less sharp, it can be easier to skip a drink or stop. Medication does not do the work for you. It supports change while you build new habits.

 

Medications we offer

Here are the FDA-approved medications we may use and how they help.

  • Naltrexone: Can reduce cravings and the rewarding effects of alcohol. You don’t need to stop drinking before starting. Available as a daily pill or a monthly injection.
  • Acamprosate: Helps the brain recalibrate after you stop drinking and supports staying alcohol-free. Typically started after you stop. Taken as pills three times a day.
  • Other options: Depending on your history and goals, we may also use medications that support sleep, mood, or anxiety during recovery.

We help you decide what fits your situation and what does not. We adjust your medication and follow up as your needs change.

 

Who is this treatment for

This treatment may be right for you if:

  • You’re drinking more than you want
  • You’ve tried to cut back but haven’t been able to stick with it
  • You’re seeing impacts on health, relationships, or work (sleep, mood, performance)
  • You want an option outside rehab
  • You want care that fits into daily life with flexible telehealth visits

There is no single definition of a problem with alcohol. If alcohol is getting in the way of how you want to live, this is for you.

 

How our program works

Care here is straightforward and paced for real life. You move from assessment to active treatment in clear, manageable steps:

Step 1: Quick Online Intake

Answer a few simple questions about your drinking, health history, and goals. This helps confirm if alcohol treatment is a fit.

Step 2: Schedule Your Visit

Pick a time that works for you. We offer same-day and next-day appointments in most cases.

Step 3: Meet Your Provider

Have a private video chat with a licensed psychiatric provider. You talk through your situation, ask questions, and review options together.

Step 4: Start Treatment

If medication is appropriate, your prescription is sent to your pharmacy. You begin care and schedule follow-ups with the same provider.

Step 5: Ongoing Check-Ins

Follow-up visits focus on how you are actually doing. Medications can change, plans can shift, and care continues at your pace.

 

Insurance and cost

We verify your benefits before your first visit and share any out-of-pocket costs up front. Coverage varies by plan.

  • Washington: Most commercial insurance plans accepted. Private pay available.
  • Nevada: Most commercial insurance plans accepted. Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Private pay available.
  • New Mexico: Most commercial insurance plans accepted. Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Private pay available.
  • California: Private pay only. We do not bill insurance in California.

Frequently asked questions

We're here to answer all your questions

Clear answers about care, first steps, and what to expect. Simple, honest guidance from the start.

Yes. FDA-approved medications like naltrexone and acamprosate are proven to reduce cravings and support recovery. Many people use medication as part of long-term change, especially when combined with counseling or lifestyle support.

No. Many people start treatment through outpatient telehealth care. Medication and regular follow-ups can help you reduce or stop drinking without entering a residential program, depending on your needs and safety.

Yes. Licensed providers can prescribe medications like naltrexone or acamprosate via telehealth when appropriate. After your video visit, we send prescriptions to your pharmacy.

Not always. It depends on the medication and your health history. Naltrexone can often be started while you are still drinking, though some people stop for a few days to improve results. You must be opioid-free before starting naltrexone.

 

Acamprosate is usually started after you stop drinking and withdrawal settles, typically about 3 to 7 days after your last drink.

 

Your provider will help choose the safest starting point based on where you are today.

Many people notice some effect from naltrexone in the first week. Acamprosate may build up over 1 to 2 weeks. Timelines vary.

Most people tolerate these medications well, and your provider reviews safety before starting treatment.

 

Naltrexone may cause nausea or headaches for some people and should not be used with opioids or certain liver conditions. Acamprosate can cause stomach upset and is adjusted for kidney health.

 

We review your history, explain any risks clearly, and monitor how you feel over time.