Can I get treated online for how to cut back on drinking?

Yes. A licensed provider on Ondoc reviews your symptoms and, when appropriate, prescribes treatment for the underlying cause — most commonly Alcohol use disorder.

How fast will I hear back?

Most online visits are reviewed in under 24 hours. Refills are often same-day.

How to cut back on drinking

You don't have to quit to get help. The Sinclair Method uses naltrexone one hour before drinking to gradually reduce intake. A provider can start you on it online.

Also called: sinclair method · moderate drinking · drink less alcohol

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD

MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed July 2026

Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

What how to cut back on drinking could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Alcohol use disorder

Commonly relevant when someone is researching "how to cut back on drinking" — worth reviewing with a clinician who knows your history.

Typical workup

What a clinician usually orders or asks about when someone presents with how to cut back on drinking.

Focused history: timing, triggers, severity, and prior treatments related to "how to cut back on drinking"
Targeted physical exam of the involved system
Rule-in / rule-out workup for the most likely causes: Alcohol use disorder
Baseline labs when relevant (CBC, CMP, TSH, vitamin D, lipid panel) to personalize the plan

When to see a clinician

You have an underlying condition (heart, kidney, liver, thyroid, pregnancy) that could interact with the plan
You're already on prescription medications and want to check for interactions
Symptoms are affecting sleep, work, or daily life and haven't improved with lifestyle changes
You want personalized guidance based on labs rather than generic advice