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Should You Drink O’Doul’s If You Are In Recovery?

It’s important to have plenty of sober activities to participate in on your recovery journey, as well as an addiction counselor or therapist to turn to for advice along the way. As addiction and recovery are becoming a larger part of the mainstream conversation, non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails are widely marketed to a sober-curious audience. Other products such as CBD oil and kratom are also controversial topics in recovery circles, as many people benefit from using them therapeutically. Of course, these products have pros and cons, which must be investigated as you find your path forward.

What Are O’Doul’s? 

Non-alcoholic beers like O’Doul’s are a way for beer lovers to enjoy a beer-like beverage with their friends while remaining sober. Non-alcoholic beverages have been around since the 1920s prohibition era in the United States when selling alcohol was illegal, but O’Doul’s was the first company to launch a non-alcoholic beer in the 1990s when sobriety began to gain public interest. Since then, other major companies including Guinness and Heineken have created their own non-alcoholic beers as the demand for non-alcoholic beverages continues to grow.

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Do O’Doul’s have alcohol content?

Yes. Although O’Doul’s and other non-alcoholic beverages are a good option for many, it’s important to know that O’Doul’s still technically contains a small amount of alcohol, and may not be the wisest choice for people who are in recovery from an alcohol use disorder. Here are some facts about O’Doul: 

  • O’Douls beers have a 0.4% alcohol by volume (ABV)
  • O’Douls are fermented like a regular beer and most of the alcohol is removed during a unique distillation process
  • O’Douls are made from malt, hops, water, and high fructose corn syrup 
  • O’Douls smell, look and taste similar to regular beer 

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Can I get drunk drinking O’Doul’s?

No, not really. It is very difficult to become intoxicated drinking O’Doul’s because the alcohol content is so low – you would have to drink enormous quantities in a short period of time to feel any effects. 

Can I get drunk drinking O’Doul’s?

No, not really. It is very difficult to become intoxicated drinking O’Doul’s because the alcohol content is so low – you would have to drink enormous quantities in a short period of time to feel any effects. 

Can I get drunk drinking O’Doul’s?

No, not really. It is very difficult to become intoxicated drinking O’Doul’s because the alcohol content is so low – you would have to drink enormous quantities in a short period of time to feel any effects. 

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Dr. Bickley graduated from U.C. Irvine with honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, Cum Laude. He has been featured on national radio and print media. He is also a frequent lecturer at National Conferences. He holds an A.S. degree in Drug & Alcohol Studies, and two B.A. degrees in Criminology & Psychology, and masters and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed California Drug & Alcohol Counselor Level II, a licensed Clinical Supervisor and is certified in treating Eating Disorders.

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