“Monument has changed my life! Great therapists and groups. For me, it broke the cycle of shame, which enabled me to cut way down on my drinking.”
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The gold standard in alcohol treatment
Monument is designed to get you meaningful results even if you’re short on time and don’t have the budget for expensive treatment programs or alcohol rehab. Our treatment plans work around your schedule, and are price competitive with or without insurance.
Online alcohol therapy
Specialized alcohol therapy helps you manage thoughts about alcohol, build healthier habits, and improve your overall mental health. Your therapist will use counseling methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to empower sustainable change. Unlike traditional treatment and recovery programs, online therapy sessions are led by clinicians and personalized to you.
Medical conditions deserve medical solutions. Health professionals have proven medication to be an effective component of a holistic alcohol treatment program, and a powerful tool for achieving sobriety or moderation. Note: Medication is always optional in online alcohol treatment.
Community is a key component of online alcohol treatment, and our forum makes it easy for you to connect with others navigating sobriety or moderation. Share updates, ask questions, and learn from others’ experiences.
Therapist-moderated support groups provide peer support, expert guidance, and confidential accountability. Unlike in an alcohol rehab facility or in-person meeting, you can join on or off camera, and will never be called on to share.
"The non-judgemental health based approach worked for me. I liked being able to check in when I felt like I needed the support. Most of all, my therapist was excellent. Her competence in the field, knowledge, compassion, and empathy really made a big difference for me."
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– Singing_Grapefruit_360
"There was absolutely no judgment. It was easy to share my medical history and addiction with my physician. I would highly recommend meeting with a Monument doctor. I am so glad that it is all fully online and so easily accessible."
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– Candid_Sapphire_916
"I have tried many groups, AA meetings, psychologists, doctors and addiction counselors for the past year. The Monument group is the best I have experienced. I am so excited to be part of this treatment program! Thank you very much."
Mike built Monument based on his own journey to change his drinking. Mike believes evidence-based treatment should be accessible, affordable, and free of absolutes, so a healthy relationship with alcohol is attainable by everyone.
"I tried a few treatment options and found that a combination of therapy and prescription medication was what worked for me. And after doing a lot of research, I found this method worked for a lot of other people, too."
– Mike Russell, CEO
Monument in the news
"The online platform includes leading experts in the addiction field who have built research-based treatment plans, which include access to an anonymous community"
– Crunchbase
Monument white paper
Addressing a Crisis: How Evidence-Based Telemedicine Can Treat Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Review the latest literature on evidence-based modalities in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, and see preliminary findings on Monument’s efficacy and cost-saving potential.
Monument is a telemedicine platform that connects you to expert healthcare providers who provide personalized care. Research has proven medication to stop drinking, alcohol therapy, and community support to be effective components of an alcohol treatment program, and we’ve brought those evidence-based tools online, and in one place. You deserve affordable, accessible alcohol treatment, and that’s what we’re here for.
After signing up for a treatment plan, you’ll take a self-assessment about your relationship with alcohol. You’ll then get connected to a Care Team including a physician, or a physician and a therapist depending on your plan. You’ll work with your Care Team to personalize your treatment roadmap. Physician Care plans include physician-prescribed medication options, and Total Care plans include medication and counseling from a specialized therapist. You can read more about the treatment timeline in this treatment roadmap.
Changing your relationship with alcohol can be challenging, which is why we’re here to make it as seamless as possible. We connect you to highly qualified healthcare professionals and community support, entirely online. We’ve created a judgement-free, secure and confidential place for you to make progress on your own terms. We’re also committed to making effective alcohol treatment available to everyone, which is why we provide free resources in addition to affordable medical care.
Changing your relationship with alcohol, whether that’s through sobriety or moderation, can bring about great benefits. It can improve your physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and give you more time and energy to dedicate to what brings you joy. Changing your relationship with alcohol is something to be proud of, and you don’t have to do it alone. Monument’s innovative platform gives you the tools to make meaningful changes on your own terms. You don’t need expensive rehab or to call yourself an ‘alcoholic’ to start building healthier habits.
According to SAMHSA, recovery is "a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential."1 At Monument, this looks like engaging with peers and/or an expert Care Team to change your relationship with alcohol, and live a healthier and happier life.
Yes, people with alcohol use disorder and alcohol dependence can change their habits and maintain lifelong abstinence or moderation. Alcohol dependence describes when an individual’s body and brain adapts to view alcohol as essential to survival, and is at risk of experiencing withdrawal symptoms if they quit alcohol cold turkey. With the right support, including supervised medical detox and online alcohol treatment, the body is able to restore its natural balance and no longer depend on alcohol for its basic functioning.
Sobriety and recovery are related terms but have slightly different meanings. Sobriety describes remaining abstinent from a substance, whereas recovery describes a journey of healing and change, often used in the context of a substance use disorder such as alcohol use disorder. Many folks who are sober also identify as “in recovery”, and many people do not. At Monument, we encourage you to use whatever labels and terms are most empowering for you, and leave the rest behind.
Quitting alcohol can significantly reduce anxiety levels for many people, including ‘hangxiety’. This is largely because drinking alcohol can make anxiety worse. Drinking alcohol can cause a chemical imbalance in the brain and hyperactivity in the nervous system, leading to increased anxiety. Learning more about the connection between alcohol and anxiety can help illuminate the ways in which alcohol may be affecting your mental health, and how cutting back or quitting can provide relief. By cutting back on drinking you’re also less likely to experience alcohol-related shame and guilt, which in turn can reduce anxiety.
Traditional alcohol rehab programs can be particularly costly, with an average cost of $17,400 per month for private programs, and $5,700 per month for non-profit programs.2 These prices can quickly go up depending on the program and insurance options. Unlike traditional outpatient alcohol rehab, Monument provides care at costs competitive with mental health copays. By providing alcohol treatment entirely online, we can be flexible to your schedule and budget. Monument treatment plans start at 9.99/month plus an initial onboarding fee. You can explore our plans and pricing to learn more, and also check out your insurance coverage options.
Most traditional alcohol rehab programs are for 30, 60, or 90 days. Monument is not an outpatient or inpatient alcohol rehab program. Our online alcohol treatment is flexible to your needs and goals, and the duration of treatment is unique for every individual. While experts recommend most individuals engage with treatment for the first full year of their recovery journey, you can start or stop treatment at any time. You can also change up your treatment toolkit as your needs evolve. For example, many members start with weekly alcohol therapy, and reduce frequency to biweekly over time.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Recovery, https://nida.nih.gov/drug-topics/recovery.” Accessed Jun, 16. 2022.
VeryWell Mind. “The Costs of Alcohol and Drug Rehab, https://www.verywellmind.com/the-costs-of-alcohol-and-drug-treatment-67863.” Accessed Jun, 16. 2022.
What is Monument?
Monument is the leading online alcohol treatment platform for anyone looking to cut back on drinking or stop altogether. Monument community members get access to an anonymous 24/7 forum to share updates throughout their journey, and free virtual support groups on topics related to alcohol dependence, moderated by a licensed therapist.
Members seeking one-on-one support can sign up for a personalized online treatment program. Treatment plans include options for online therapy with weekly or biweekly counseling, and physician care with medication management.
Licensed therapists and physicians empower members to reach their goals for sobriety or alcohol moderation with the support of evidence-based tools.
For those interested in medication to treat alcohol dependence, their physician will discuss FDA-approved prescription medication options. Members receive individual sessions with their treatment provider over video, no waiting room or expensive alcohol rehab required.
