Online alcohol treatment · Colorado
Online alcohol treatment in Colorado
Medication to help Colorado adults drink less — or stop. Daily naltrexone pills or a monthly injection (Vivitrol), prescribed online from home when appropriate. A licensed clinician reviews every case; nothing is prescribed automatically.
Free to check if you qualify — no payment until you start care.
- Pills or the monthly injection
- 100% online — from home
- Licensed Colorado clinicians
- No insurance required
Why it works
- NNT 12for oral naltrexone to prevent one person's return to heavy drinking, in pooled trialssource
- 25%reduction in heavy drinking days with monthly injectable naltrexone vs. placebo, in the pivotal trialsource
- 27.9Mpeople ages 12+ in the U.S. had alcohol use disorder in the past yearsource
Starts at
$99first review
No insurance needed. Free to check if you qualify.
Figures are general research findings, not individual results. A licensed clinician decides what's right for you.
The evidence
Grounded in research, not hype
Abstinex is built around treatments studied in large, peer-reviewed trials. The figures below come from the NIAAA and published JAMA studies — each one links to its source.
The scale of alcohol use disorder
- 27.9Mpeople ages 12+ in the U.S. had alcohol use disorder in the past year[1]About 1 in 10 people ages 12 and older — and most never receive care.
A large treatment gap
- 7.6%of people with alcohol use disorder received any treatment in the past year[2]Researchers note that effective medications for AUD remain greatly underused.
Oral naltrexone — what trials show
- NNT 12for oral naltrexone to prevent one person's return to heavy drinking, in pooled trials[3]A JAMA meta-analysis of 122 randomized trials (22,803 participants) found oral naltrexone reduced return to drinking.
- HR 0.72lower risk of a heavy drinking day with naltrexone plus medical management, over time[5]The COMBINE study (1,383 patients) found naltrexone with medical management improved drinking outcomes.
The monthly injection (extended-release naltrexone)
- 25%reduction in heavy drinking days with monthly injectable naltrexone vs. placebo, in the pivotal trial[4]A 6-month randomized JAMA trial (624 patients) evaluated once-monthly extended-release naltrexone (380 mg).
- 1 shot / monthextended-release naltrexone is given about every 4 weeks — no daily pill to remember[4]Administered by a healthcare provider; your clinician decides if it's appropriate for you.
Live from PubMedupdated daily
View all on PubMed →2,073 peer-reviewed studies indexed for “naltrexone and alcohol use disorder.”
Most recent
- Pharmacotherapy for alcohol misuse: Views of patients, providers, and leaders in an Alaska Native healthcare system— J Subst Use Addict Treat · 2026
- Would we, could we? Measuring attitudinal and capacity barriers to supporting recovery housing residents on medication for opioid use disorder— J Subst Use Addict Treat · 2026
- Extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) augmentation for compulsive sexual behavior disorder: a case report— Ir J Psychol Med · 2026
These figures describe general research findings, not individual results. Whether medication is right for you is a decision made with a licensed clinician — medication is never prescribed automatically, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Sources
- [1]NIAAA — Alcohol Use Disorder in the United States (2024 NSDUH)
- [2]NIAAA — Alcohol Treatment in the United States (2024 NSDUH)
- [3]Jonas DE, et al. JAMA. 2014;311(18):1889–1900 (meta-analysis, 122 RCTs)
- [4]Garbutt JC, et al. JAMA. 2005;293(13):1617–1625 (injectable naltrexone RCT)
- [5]Anton RF, et al. JAMA. 2006;295(17):2003–2017 (COMBINE study)
Online alcohol treatment in Colorado — FAQ
- Can I get online alcohol treatment in Colorado?
- Yes. Abstinex offers online alcohol-use-disorder treatment to eligible adults in Colorado. You complete a structured intake and safety screening from home, and a licensed clinician reviews your case — nothing is prescribed automatically.
- Can a clinician prescribe naltrexone or Vivitrol online in Colorado?
- When clinically appropriate, a licensed clinician may prescribe daily naltrexone pills or coordinate the monthly extended-release injection (Vivitrol) for Colorado patients. The clinician makes every medication decision after reviewing your intake and any labs.
- How much does online alcohol treatment cost in Colorado?
- Care starts at $99 for your initial clinician review — cash-pay, no insurance required, and you see the price before you pay. Checking whether you qualify is free.
- Do I need to visit an office or do a video visit to start in Colorado?
- No. You can start entirely online from home in Colorado. A video visit is only added if your clinician decides one is needed.
- Is Abstinex emergency care?
- No. Abstinex is not emergency care, detox management, or a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Boundaries you can trust
Safety and privacy first
Abstinex uses privacy-conscious, HIPAA-aligned design. It is not emergency or crisis care — if you are in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988. Smart Assist never diagnoses alcohol use disorder or approves medication.
Human review, always
A licensed provider reviews every case — nothing is prescribed automatically.
Privacy-conscious design
HIPAA-aligned safeguards; health information never goes in links or logs.
Safety screening first
Structured screening and triage come before any provider action.
Clear emergency line
Not emergency care. In immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988.
Important safety information
Abstinex is not emergency care, detox management, or a crisis hotline. Patients experiencing a medical emergency, severe withdrawal symptoms, or immediate safety risk should seek emergency help.