Search “NAD+ detox” and you’ll find clinics promising 90% success rates and “an alternative to rehab.” We offer NAD+ infusions, and we still think you deserve the honest version.
What NAD+ is
NAD+ is a molecule in every cell that helps turn food into energy. Your body also uses it to break down alcohol, which is where the addiction theory started.
What the research shows
NAD+ is not FDA-approved to treat addiction or withdrawal. Many of the claims trace back to a 1960s study of roughly 100 people that had no comparison group. Addiction researchers consider that weak evidence by today’s standards. A small 2022 US study of people getting infusions as part of a wider treatment program reported less craving, but it also had no control group.
What that means
NAD+ might turn out to help, but nobody has proven it. Any clinic selling it as a cure or a replacement for treatment is getting ahead of the science.
What does have evidence
Medically supervised withdrawal, counseling, support groups and FDA-approved medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders. SAMHSA’s free helpline, 1-800-662-4357, can connect you with them.
Where NAD+ can fit
Some people in recovery choose a NAD+ infusion for energy and focus, as a wellness treatment alongside their care. If you’re one of them, our NAD+ infusions run slowly over 3 to 4 hours with glutathione included, after a provider review. Read more about IV support in recovery.
Safety first
Never use an IV of any kind to get through alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal on your own. Both can cause seizures. If you’re in withdrawal now, get medical care.
