MANY PATHS TO GOD –
Sept. 21, 2025. – I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school and college became a pattern of blackouts, emergency room visits, regret and shame. I tried 12-step meetings, therapy and asking doctors for help. But nothing worked for me until I was prescribed safe, effective medication proven to help people reduce or quit drinking. With some help from naltrexone, a recommended frontline medication for alcohol use disorder, I was finally able to take back control over alcohol.
I started Oar Health to close that gap. We make it simple for people struggling with their drinking to connect with a medical professional, get a prescription if appropriate, and get ongoing support to meet their goals. Recently, I told my story of addiction and recovery in a TV commercial. I was nervous about telling the world that alcohol had affected my job, health and relationships. But I hoped that others might see aspects of themselves in my story, making it easier for them to take a step toward recovery.
