Telemedicine alcohol treatment for Ohio residents
By Workit Health Content Team
Medically Reviewed by Thomas "Keith" Riddle, PA-C
Reviewed: October 6, 2022
How our virtual alcohol rehab works
Medication-assisted Treatment
Workit Health affiliated providers prescribe FDA-approved medications as clinically appropriate, including naltrexone (ReVia), acamprosate (Campral), or disulfiram (Antabuse) to help to reduce your alcohol cravings.
When medication is prescribed, it is part of a complete treatment program, which includes online groups, skills-based coursework, and community connections..
Virtual Doctor’s Appointments
All our affiliated clinician visits are online and hosted through our HIPAA-compliant app. Like any doctor’s appointment, our providers will check in with you and monitor your health throughout your treatment. The only difference is that it is all online.
Group meetings
Recovery can be complicated and unpredictable. That’s why our peer- and counselor-led groups are available online, so you have access to support when you need it most.
Groups cover a wide range of topics and identities, so you can join the ones that fit you best. Participate as much or as little as you choose.
Questions about treatment or pricing?
Payment Methods
Our clinic for alcohol accepts self-pay options and select commercial insurance.
Double-check if we accept your plan with our insurance checker.
In a world that lacks simple, patient-centered, and evidence-based addiction care, Workit breaks down barriers as fast as anyone can build them.
You've got questions? We have answers
There are three medications approved by the FDA to treat alcohol use disorder: naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram.
Naltrexone (common brand names ReVia, Dapade, and Vivitrol) bonds with opioid receptors and affects the pleasure center in the brain. The medication can reduce the euphoric effects of alcohol, reduce cravings for alcohol, and reduce heavy drinking days.
Acamprosate (common brand name Campral) affects neurotransmitters in the brain. It can help you manage your cravings for alcohol and may balance your brain chemistry once you’ve quit drinking.
Disulfiram (common brand name Antabuse) provides negative reinforcement by causing unpleasant physical effects—including headache, nausea, and vomiting, among others—shortly after even a small amount of alcohol is consumed. These consequences discourage alcohol consumption by making it so unpleasant.
It is always up to the discretion of our affiliated clinician to prescribe medication. As long as you’re a good fit for our program, you will receive medication e-prescribed to a pharmacy near you the same day as your provider appointment.
You will meet with a Workit affiliated clinician directly through the Workit Health web or phone app. Login to your account at your scheduled appointment time, and choose to join your provider’s meeting room. Our in-app video conferencing is HIPAA-compliant and totally secure.
Verify your insurance coverage and schedule your first appointment online in just a few minutes by downloading the Workit Health app. If you have more questions, you can request more information by filling out this form.
Just like your in-person doctor’s office, at Workit Health we take your privacy seriously. Workit Health’s HIPAA-compliant, WCAG-accessible, and SOC 2 Type II compliant program is an industry leader in telehealth care. We will never release your information to anyone without your permission.
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Frequently asked questions
Can naltrexone really help me drink less?
Alcohol use disorder has historically been really hard to treat. In the past, the only option was 12-step programs, which can be effective but don’t work for everybody. Today, naltrexone is a medication that we can use that helps with the cravings for alcohol. It’s easy to take, and there are few side effects. It’s quite effective in helping people to avoid picking up that first drink.
Dr. Kevin Armington
Workit Physician, Board Member of Office of Alcoholism and Substance Use Services
What can I expect from the Workit program?
Through Workit, you’ll meet with an affiliated clinician and develop a therapeutic relationship with them. You’re not going to feel alone out there. We also have courses that you can do that are fun and not like being in school. It’s supportive. It’s a little something you carry in your pocket.
Shannon Brigham
Workit Physician Assistant, VP of Medical Practice, Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University PA Program
Is telemedicine an effective way to treat addiction?
With telemedicine, you can get the treatment that you need from the comfort of your home. Not everyone can find a babysitter to get to get to a treatment center. Workit Health was one of the first innovative programs to offer telehealth even before COVID. I love being able to reach out to people who need help wherever they are.
Janessa Perrin
Head of Behavioral Health, Master's of Social Work from University of Michigan
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