@kittypurrzog It is so counterproductive to insist that there is only one true path to recovery. But I've encountered the same type of myopic backlash when I talk about how helpful medication has been to me.
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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman
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I got my first review of my book and it's... bad! Really, really bad! And on the one hand, it of course feels wrong and unfair, but I also just find it interesting that different people can read the same text and have such different reactions. The Amazon reviews are like, "Funny! Hopeful! Five stars!" and this one is like, "Dark! Angry! One star!" But hey, some people like Biggie, some people like Tupac, and because everyone aside from the author enjoys a good takedown, here it is. Enjoy...
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@asymmetricinfo @AliceFromQueens This may be true arithmetically, but it’s not how it works in practice. Health insurers must offer competitive premiums to attract customers. Once the premium is set, every basis point of medical expense savings flows to the bottom line.
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@AliceFromQueens Actually, he’s right, though probably only accidentally. Because the amount they spend on claims is highly regulated—it has to be eighty to eighty-five percent of premiums—they make more money when we use more care.
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I don't get it. Don't health insurers make more money when the insured are NOT sick?
Chronic illness? Sounds like an insurer's nightmare.
Tucker's next show: "How home insurance works to keep you constantly burning your house down"
Tucker Carlson@TuckerCarlson
An unhealthy, over-medicated country means record profits for insurance companies. Brigham Buhler explains how they work to keep us sick and monetize chronic illness. (0:00) The Assassination of the UnitedHealthcare CEO (13:32) The Opioid Crisis Could Have Been Prevented (27:32) Monetizing Your Chronic Illness (32:17) How Health Insurance Companies Are Scamming You (48:01) The Mass Exodus of Doctors (52:55) How They Profit off of Cancer (1:07:11) Trump’s Plan to Cut Out the Medical Middle Man (1:20:34) Why Are Media Outlets Lying About This? Includes paid partnerships.
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@MattGlassman312 A classic that I look forward to reading every four years. But impressive how much fresh and timely content you have added this cycle!
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Elecshun Dae, my 26-point layman's guide to getting your political junkie on tomorrow.
Point #1: Do not—under any circumstances—turn on a TV prior to 6pm EST.
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@HerodotusTweets @jbarro Yes. The initial error was all mine, but pretty shocking it wasn't caught.
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I need a magazine profile of travelers who have Clear, but not pre-check. What’s the deal with that?
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NIAAA’s new definition of recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder affirms what many of us in recovery know: moderation is a legitimate goal, associated with marked improvements in health and well-being. Less is more.
Oar Health@OarHealth
NIAAA Scientists Unveil New Definition of Recovery from AUD bit.ly/3BcoOMU
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Some tools to help you drink less have been around for decades, like the medication we prescribe at Oar. Other options, like no and low-alcohol cocktails, are burgeoning daily. @ideasimprove provides a handy guide to the latter in this @OarHealth piece.
Oar Health@OarHealth
"A new movement is fomenting, one where no- and low-alcohol cocktails are front and center. Though I’d like to take credit for the movement, there isn’t one singular person who created it." -Derek Brown @ideasimprove for #OarHealth oarhealth.com/resources/the-…
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@samdylanfinch @OarHealth Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable in sharing your story, Sam! I am confident that many will see themselves in it in some way.
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I wanted to give a quick shoutout to @OarHealth for giving this story a home. I hope you'll give it a read and share — so many queer folks struggle with addiction but it's rare that our stories are told with nuance and care!
Sam Dylan Finch@samdylanfinch
"I quickly learned that what we are most afraid of in ourselves is something we can still hold and love in each other." 🌈✨ oarhealth.com/resources/quee…
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"I don’t know where I would be now if I hadn’t found naltrexone. This medication—combined with therapy, physical activity, and support groups—has given me my life back."
Proud to publish Megan's inspiring story.
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"So, did AA 'work?' I don’t know — I guess that depends on how you determine success. I’m not sober anymore, yet I rarely drink and drink very little when I do."
Really proud to publish @samdylanfinch's powerful story of resilience and community. 💙 🏳️🌈
Oar Health@OarHealth
"It wasn't clear if I was 'truly' an alcoholic. Being transgender also made me fearful of going into community spaces without knowing if I would be welcome." Read what @samdylanfinch has to say about his experience with AA as a queer person. #Pride 🏳️🌈 oarhealth.com/resources/quee…
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I believe that cutting back on alcohol use is a legitimate goal of recovery. But part of mindfully cutting back is staying alert to signals that full sobriety might be a better personal choice. @kellyfitz11 has great advice on what to look out for.
Oar Health@OarHealth
Not sure if it's time for you to stop drinking completely? Writer and recovery coach @kellyfitz11 outlines five signs it might be time to get sober for good. #OarHealth oarhealth.com/resources/semi…
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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman retweetledi
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is a great time to talk about the outdated concept of “rock bottom."
At Oar, we don't believe you have to hit rock bottom in order to change your relationship with alcohol. 🧵
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The most rewarding thing we hear at Oar (oarhealth.com) is that we have helped parents get back to being the mothers and fathers they know they can be. I'm really grateful to the Oar member quoted below for sharing her story with us.
Oar Health@OarHealth
Motherhood is demanding, unpaid, often thankless work. It's no surprise that this intense pressure makes some moms turn to alcohol. If you're a #sobercurious mom, we offer hope and help geared for your busy lifestyle. Take an alcohol use assessment now: oarrx.com/patient-intake…
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The most common question I get about oarhealth.com is: "Is there really a legitimate medication that can help me drink less or quit?" The answer is yes, and we are building Oar to simplify access to naltrexone and other safe, effective treatments.
Oar Health@OarHealth
Naltrexone isn’t magic, but it is an effective, scientifically proven tool for treating AUD. It works by disrupting the chemical feedback loop that can make it hard to stop drinking once you’ve already had a few drinks. Learn more about Naltrexone at oarrx.com/about-naltrexo…
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At OarHealth.com, we don't shy away from prescribing FDA-approved medication to treat Alcohol Use Disorder like the medical condition that it is. This approach reflects leading clinical guidelines, but it is also deeply rooted in my personal experience.
Oar Health@OarHealth
Oar founder @JHG shares his personal experience with Naltrexone. 💙 youtu.be/CsvJgLsfIkM
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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman retweetledi
Writers! I'm currently open for pitches at @lessisoar.
You: Write about alcohol use disorders, especially from the lens of lived experience. This could be a personal essay, an opinion piece, a helpful guide or resource.
Check out this form for details: forms.gle/vKT4eM7XQHCGUj…
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"Telehealth goes beyond routine check-ins; people living with addiction and substance use disorders can also seek help virtually, without going to the doctor’s office or rehab center."
verywellmind.com/oar-launches-t…
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Excited to share what I have been up to professionally for the last few months. Please follow us at @lessisoar and join us on our mission to make effective addiction medicine approachable.
Oar Health@OarHealth
We're making science-backed addiction medicine approachable and accessible for the millions of consumers who feel excluded from today's addiction treatment options, including those for whom moderation—not just abstinence—is the primary goal. 💙 prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
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@lessisoar There are so many more treatment & support options out there than you might think. If the options you hear the most about don't feel right for you or you didn't get the results you were hoping for, consider it an invitation to find a new path, not a dead end.
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Whether it's moderation, abstinence, or something in-between, we believe that your relationship to substances is yours to define, and this journey is yours to take. 💙
#RecoveryPosse, what advice would you give to someone newly curious about sobriety?
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