Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Refills
During your first appointment, you will be given enough medication to last until your next appointment, usually a 15-30 day supply, depending on how often you use the medication. Based on your progress, you will be given greater quantities of Naltrexone each appointment.
Ultimately, we will be able to prescribe 90 tablets for you during the appointment, which may last you an entire year or the rest of your life (depending on how often you drink).
You must attend an appointment to receive additional refills.
Please use your appointment to discuss your medication(s), including refills.
If you need your medication adjusted, you will need to make an appointment with your provider. This cannot be done by email.
You are required to attend your scheduled appointments. To keep current as a patient, you must be seen at least once every 6 months.
Refilling medications through pharmacies can be a frustrating experience for both patients and providers. In addition, errors and omissions are more likely to occur. For this reason, during each appointment you will be given enough refills to last until your next appointment. It is the patient’s responsibility to keep up with his or her appointment to obtain refills.
For online appointments, we will send you a link prior to your appointment so you can check in 5 minutes ahead of time.
Choose a quiet and private place free of distractions for you and your provider. Advise others in your home or office that you cannot be disturbed for 15-30 minutes. Close any doors, windows, and turn off televisions. Although not a requirement, to increase privacy and reduce ambient noise, you might consider using a headset.
Be sure there is adequate lighting for your appointment so that your provider can see your entire face clearly. You may need additional lighting if the environment is too dark.
It is usually helpful to make a list of your concerns prior to your appointment. This promotes efficient use of your time and ensures that you don’t forget to mention anything important to your provider.
Please use our Online Booking Calendar to schedule Initial Evaluations and Follow Up appointments.
Financial/Insurance
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. You can also use your HSA card.
We do not collect a co-payment. The full amount is due at the time of service.
If requested, we will provide you a receipt containing all the necessary information for you to file the claim, but we do not file it on your behalf. You can call your insurance company or visit its website to find the claim forms.
We are considered an “out-of-network” provider for all insurance companies. This means that you pay the full amount at the time of the service. You then submit a claim and your insurance will reimburse you a percentage of the fee depending on your plan and benefits.
Due to State licensing requirements, payment for services varies by each State. We are Pay As You Go, the same way you’d pay for any medical appointment. Please see pricing for more details.
The Sinclair Method (TSM)
No. Naltrexone is a safe, non-addictive substance that doesn’t produce euphoric effects.
No. Although Naltrexone helps reduce your desire to drink by blocking the “buzz,” it has no effect on the impairment that alcohol causes. You can still lose your balance, slur your speech, or get a DUI.
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet at least one hour prior to drinking alcohol. You should consult your prescribing doctor for specific dosage instructions.
Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that reduces the addictive effects of alcohol. It works by blocking the pleasurable feelings associated with alcohol consumption, thereby reducing the motivation to drink.
Absolutely not. You can drink occasionally or socially — as long as you take Naltrexone prior to drinking
Naltrexone
During your first appointment, you will be given enough medication to last until your next appointment, usually a 15-30 day supply, depending on how often you use the medication. Based on your progress, you will be given greater quantities of Naltrexone each appointment.
Ultimately, we will be able to prescribe 90 tablets for you during the appointment, which may last you an entire year or the rest of your life (depending on how often you drink).
You must attend an appointment to receive additional refills.
No. Naltrexone is a safe, non-addictive substance that doesn’t produce euphoric effects.
No. Although Naltrexone helps reduce your desire to drink by blocking the “buzz,” it has no effect on the impairment that alcohol causes. You can still lose your balance, slur your speech, or get a DUI.
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet at least one hour prior to drinking alcohol. You should consult your prescribing doctor for specific dosage instructions.
Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that reduces the addictive effects of alcohol. It works by blocking the pleasurable feelings associated with alcohol consumption, thereby reducing the motivation to drink.
Online Video/Telehealth
For online appointments, we will send you a link prior to your appointment so you can check in 5 minutes ahead of time.
Choose a quiet and private place free of distractions for you and your provider. Advise others in your home or office that you cannot be disturbed for 15-30 minutes. Close any doors, windows, and turn off televisions. Although not a requirement, to increase privacy and reduce ambient noise, you might consider using a headset.
Be sure there is adequate lighting for your appointment so that your provider can see your entire face clearly. You may need additional lighting if the environment is too dark.
It is usually helpful to make a list of your concerns prior to your appointment. This promotes efficient use of your time and ensures that you don’t forget to mention anything important to your provider.
Please use our Online Booking Calendar to schedule Initial Evaluations and Follow Up appointments.
Psychiatric services delivered online are just as effective as the care received in the office. Providers who provide online care have access to a multitude of resources and tools that can be referenced immediately, allowing for the same level of — if not better — patient care compared to traditional office visits.
All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a web camera on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Psychiatric services delivered online are just as effective as the care received in the office. Providers who provide online care have access to a multitude of resources and tools that can be referenced immediately, allowing for the same level of — if not better — patient care compared to traditional office visits.
Emergencies
No. In emergencies, please call 911. For less urgent matters, please contact the 24-hour Nursing hotline of your insurance company. Your local pharmacy is also a good source of information in non-emergent situations.
Refills
During your first appointment, you will be given enough medication to last until your next appointment, usually a 15-30 day supply, depending on how often you use the medication. Based on your progress, you will be given greater quantities of Naltrexone each appointment.
Ultimately, we will be able to prescribe 90 tablets for you during the appointment, which may last you an entire year or the rest of your life (depending on how often you drink).
You must attend an appointment to receive additional refills.
Please use your appointment to discuss your medication(s), including refills.
If you need your medication adjusted, you will need to make an appointment with your provider. This cannot be done by email.
You are required to attend your scheduled appointments. To keep current as a patient, you must be seen at least once every 6 months.
Refilling medications through pharmacies can be a frustrating experience for both patients and providers. In addition, errors and omissions are more likely to occur. For this reason, during each appointment you will be given enough refills to last until your next appointment. It is the patient’s responsibility to keep up with his or her appointment to obtain refills.
For online appointments, we will send you a link prior to your appointment so you can check in 5 minutes ahead of time.
Choose a quiet and private place free of distractions for you and your provider. Advise others in your home or office that you cannot be disturbed for 15-30 minutes. Close any doors, windows, and turn off televisions. Although not a requirement, to increase privacy and reduce ambient noise, you might consider using a headset.
Be sure there is adequate lighting for your appointment so that your provider can see your entire face clearly. You may need additional lighting if the environment is too dark.
It is usually helpful to make a list of your concerns prior to your appointment. This promotes efficient use of your time and ensures that you don’t forget to mention anything important to your provider.
Please use our Online Booking Calendar to schedule Initial Evaluations and Follow Up appointments.
Financial/Insurance
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. You can also use your HSA card.
We do not collect a co-payment. The full amount is due at the time of service.
If requested, we will provide you a receipt containing all the necessary information for you to file the claim, but we do not file it on your behalf. You can call your insurance company or visit its website to find the claim forms.
We are considered an “out-of-network” provider for all insurance companies. This means that you pay the full amount at the time of the service. You then submit a claim and your insurance will reimburse you a percentage of the fee depending on your plan and benefits.
Due to State licensing requirements, payment for services varies by each State. We are Pay As You Go, the same way you’d pay for any medical appointment. Please see pricing for more details.
The Sinclair Method (TSM)
No. Naltrexone is a safe, non-addictive substance that doesn’t produce euphoric effects.
No. Although Naltrexone helps reduce your desire to drink by blocking the “buzz,” it has no effect on the impairment that alcohol causes. You can still lose your balance, slur your speech, or get a DUI.
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet at least one hour prior to drinking alcohol. You should consult your prescribing doctor for specific dosage instructions.
Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that reduces the addictive effects of alcohol. It works by blocking the pleasurable feelings associated with alcohol consumption, thereby reducing the motivation to drink.
Absolutely not. You can drink occasionally or socially — as long as you take Naltrexone prior to drinking
Naltrexone
During your first appointment, you will be given enough medication to last until your next appointment, usually a 15-30 day supply, depending on how often you use the medication. Based on your progress, you will be given greater quantities of Naltrexone each appointment.
Ultimately, we will be able to prescribe 90 tablets for you during the appointment, which may last you an entire year or the rest of your life (depending on how often you drink).
You must attend an appointment to receive additional refills.
No. Naltrexone is a safe, non-addictive substance that doesn’t produce euphoric effects.
No. Although Naltrexone helps reduce your desire to drink by blocking the “buzz,” it has no effect on the impairment that alcohol causes. You can still lose your balance, slur your speech, or get a DUI.
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet at least one hour prior to drinking alcohol. You should consult your prescribing doctor for specific dosage instructions.
Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that reduces the addictive effects of alcohol. It works by blocking the pleasurable feelings associated with alcohol consumption, thereby reducing the motivation to drink.
Online Video/Telehealth
For online appointments, we will send you a link prior to your appointment so you can check in 5 minutes ahead of time.
Choose a quiet and private place free of distractions for you and your provider. Advise others in your home or office that you cannot be disturbed for 15-30 minutes. Close any doors, windows, and turn off televisions. Although not a requirement, to increase privacy and reduce ambient noise, you might consider using a headset.
Be sure there is adequate lighting for your appointment so that your provider can see your entire face clearly. You may need additional lighting if the environment is too dark.
It is usually helpful to make a list of your concerns prior to your appointment. This promotes efficient use of your time and ensures that you don’t forget to mention anything important to your provider.
Please use our Online Booking Calendar to schedule Initial Evaluations and Follow Up appointments.
Psychiatric services delivered online are just as effective as the care received in the office. Providers who provide online care have access to a multitude of resources and tools that can be referenced immediately, allowing for the same level of — if not better — patient care compared to traditional office visits.
All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a web camera on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Psychiatric services delivered online are just as effective as the care received in the office. Providers who provide online care have access to a multitude of resources and tools that can be referenced immediately, allowing for the same level of — if not better — patient care compared to traditional office visits.
Emergencies
No. In emergencies, please call 911. For less urgent matters, please contact the 24-hour Nursing hotline of your insurance company. Your local pharmacy is also a good source of information in non-emergent situations.