Sober curious — thinking about drinking less

Wanting to drink less is a valid, common goal — you don't need to identify as an alcoholic to get medical support. A provider can review your patterns and offer tools online.

Also called: dry january · damp lifestyle · non-alcoholic lifestyle

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What sober curious — thinking about drinking less 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

Alcohol use disorder is one of the more common causes of sober curious — thinking about drinking less. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

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