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How to stop drinking alcohol

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Our mental health and addiction care is covered by insurance. For 90% of our members, treatment is entirely free.

Thinking About Drinking Less or Quitting for Good? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.

If you’ve started to wonder whether your drinking is becoming a problem—or if you already know you want to cut back or stop entirely—you’re not alone. Over 10% of American adults struggle with alcohol, but very few ever get the help they need. Why? Because traditional rehab can feel overwhelming, inaccessible, or just not like a fit for your life.

At Affect, we’ve created a powerful, research-backed alcohol treatment program that works entirely through your phone. You’ll get everything offered by a top outpatient clinic—medications, therapy, behavioral support—plus smart tools to track your progress, stay motivated, and get support anytime.

We’re proud to deliver medication assisted treatment that is twice as effective as traditional methods. Our members dramatically increase their sober days within the first month and start feeling better—physically, mentally, emotionally.

We Do Things Differently, and it Shows

Affect’s program delivers real results, so you can reclaim your life

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Entirely Private, Fully Digital, and Always Available

Tools and inspiring content by experts in substance use treatment guide you to a healthier life in Affect's sober app

  • Telehealth, Right from Your Smartphone

    Your entire treatment program—counseling, doctor visits, peer support—is delivered through our secure mobile app. Attend sessions from anywhere, with no travel required.

  • 1:1 Support and Messaging

    Meet privately with licensed therapists and doctors via video, and message your care team anytime between sessions to stay connected and supported.

  • Real Rewards for Real Progress

    Our unique, science-backed rewards system helps you stay motivated and focused, with incentives of up to $599 for progressing in treatment and building new healthy habits.

  • Medications for Symptoms

    Our medical team can prescribe medications, if needed, to manage mental health symptoms, withdrawal, or cravings—discreetly and safely through the app.

  • Daily Challenges & Progress Tracking

    Build healthy habits with guided daily tasks and interactive lessons. Track your goals, log your daily use and sobriety, and watch your growth add up.

  • Support Both Inside and Outside of Treatment

    From finding a job to securing housing or reducing bills, your care team helps improve every part of your life—not just your recovery.

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Download the app for free today to sign up and book your first appointment. You don’t have to check into a facility or put your life on hold to stop drinking. With Affect, you can start your recovery anywhere, anytime.

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Wondering about how to quit drinking? We have answers…

  • Do I need to go to alcohol rehab?

    “Rehab” or “rehabilitation” is short-hand for a variety of traditional treatment options. Rehab is usually found in physical locations that range from residential hospitals to outpatient facilities with daily scheduled sessions. These types of programs offer intensive care. But, they can be difficult for people to attend, due to work, childcare, transportation, or financial limitations.

    Affect was designed to make treatment accessible to anyone, anywhere, without going to “rehab.” Our program is entirely digital and delivered through a smartphone app. You can do it from home or work, in the city or in the country. We accept both employer and Medicaid insurance, so you don’t have to worry about high healthcare costs. It’s convenient and cost-effective, but it’s also complete. You get care that is supported by science and is customized for your needs.

  • Can I quit drinking with a sober app?

    You may have tried using a sober app if you have started to question your drinking habits.

    Sober tracker apps can help you see if you have a drinking problem by letting you keep track of how much and how often you drink. By recording each drink, these apps show patterns in your drinking habits that you might not notice on your own, like if you’re drinking more frequently or in larger amounts. This information can help you recognize if your drinking is becoming a problem and guide you toward making healthier choices.

    Affect’s app has a free sober tracker in it. People can use it without enrolling in the treatment program to set goals and count their sober days. When people find they are having difficulty reaching those goals on their own, there is help available.

    Support from licensed and experienced professionals in addiction treatment helps people stop drinking, prevent relapses, and achieve sustained sobriety.

  • Does Alcoholics Anonymous work to stop drinking?

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group that can be very helpful for people trying to stop drinking. Through regular meetings, members share their experiences, offer mutual support, and follow a 12-step program designed to help them achieve and maintain sobriety.

    However, while AA can be a powerful resource, combining it with professional addiction treatment often leads to better results. Professional treatment, such as therapy, counseling, or medical care, addresses the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction in ways that AA alone might not.

    This combined approach provides a more comprehensive support system, increasing the chances of long-term recovery. There are many people who use Affect’s program while attending 12-step meetings like AA, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and SMART Recovery. It’s ease of access to telehealth treatment makes it a great fit to get the support they need to succeed.

  • What’s the best way to quit drinking?

    Decades of research have shown that an integrated, comprehensive program helps people get sober and stay sober. Affect’s program was designed by the best researchers and scientists in the field. Our members dramatically decrease their number of drinks and increase their number of sober days in just the first month. Their energy and health improve as the side effects of heavy drinking get better. The Affect program includes:

    • Medication for alcohol use disorder
    • Group and individual counseling
    • Financial rewards as you build new habits, known as contingency management
    • Support for employment and housing
    • Affect’s 5-star rated app with progress tracking, appointment management, daily inspiration, and useful tools to help you in your journey

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of problematic drinking that runs on a spectrum from mild, moderate to severe, and generally includes negative social, work, or health consequences. Historically, this condition has also been called alcoholism.

    There are many causes for AUD. They include family history of alcohol use, mental health conditions or trauma, and drinking at an early age. Often, people may be heavy drinkers for many years (known as alcohol misuse) before their brain chemistry changes, resulting in dependence and alcohol abuse.

  • Am I an alcoholic?

    That’s probably the wrong question to ask, but if you’re wondering, you may have done some searching online, or even taken a few quizzes. Labels can often be harmful, especially if you’re worried about what others may think. However, it’s important to understand that alcohol use disorder is a medical condition that can be diagnosed and effectively treated.

    Our team will work with you to understand how drinking may be affecting your life and assess any increased risk factors. However, if you’ve tried to quit and failed, seen that your drinking is hurting your relationships or health, or found yourself choosing drinking over other fun or important events in your life, you likely need a change. We’re here to help.

  • Is it risky to go “cold turkey?”

    About half of individuals with an alcohol use disorder who suddenly stop drinking or drastically reduce their alcohol intake experience a set of symptoms known as alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

    The signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may include:

    • Sweating
    • Rapid or irregular heart rate
    • High blood pressure
    • Headache
    • Insomnia
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Hallucinations
    • Anxiety

    More rarely, if left untreated, or inadequately managed, withdrawal can lead to violent seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), and even death.

    What you’ll experience when you stop drinking depends on a variety of factors, including the amount you typically drink, how frequently you drink, and how long you’ve been drinking. In addition, older adults, those with a past history of seizures or stroke, and individuals with other serious health conditions may be at risk of experiencing more severe withdrawal symptoms.

    Physical withdrawal from alcohol can be life threatening. Our team will help assess the possibility of you experiencing withdrawal and will recommend a treatment plan for your specific needs.

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“Affect has shown me a caring side that I never had for myself. It has made me rise as an individual and I have uplifted my courage, bravery, and willpower to obtain my sobriety. Not only did I find myself, but I also found friends in counseling. By friends, I mean someone who really believes in you when others won’t. This program is amazing and works.”

Stella

I’ve learned how to love myself and to forgive myself. I’ve mastered boundaries. I’m no longer uneasy living alone.

Amanda

Group and counselor support is the best. Life has improved because I learned it’s never too much trouble to take care of myself.

Pat

I’ve been able to focus on things that are important in my life, including my children. That it’s the best thing that could ever have happened to them, and to me.

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