Insights on alcohol reduction and mental wellness

GLP-1 and Holiday Drinking: How to Get Through the Season

Long dinners and holiday drinks land differently on a GLP-1. Here is what to expect, why two drinks feel like four, and how to protect your progress.

Can You Use a GLP-1 for Drinking Without Losing Weight?

Want the alcohol craving benefit of a GLP-1 without the weight loss? Here is what low doses do, who should skip it, and why naltrexone often fits better.

Traveling on Naltrexone: What to Pack, How to Time It, and What to Do Abroad

How to fly with naltrexone, handle time-zone dosing, get refills before a long trip, and what to do if you lose your medication in another country.

Does Alcohol Keep You Warm? What the Hot Toddy Is Actually Doing

Alcohol makes you feel warmer while your core temperature drops. Here is the real physiology, why the myth survives, and what it means for ski trips and tailgates.

Will Insurance Cover a GLP-1 for Drinking?

GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder, so coverage is rare. Here is what plans pay for, what off-label means, and cheaper options.

Alcohol and Seasonal Depression: Why the Winter Drink Backfires

Less daylight lowers mood, drinking often rises to meet it, and alcohol undoes the sleep that would help. Here is the loop and what genuinely works.