Kent's experience with The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorder

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

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[@nickinurse6433]

So wise these young people realizing they don't have to run over someone, lose your kids, go to prison, lose your family, have hepatitis before taking action. The internet can really have some good uses!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

yes!! I don't know where I'd be today if it weren't for the internet and learning about this solution through KZbin :)

[@paulmcguire7872]

Thanks for replying start TSM 3rd December drinking out of control at the moment can’t wait to try a new way

[@fullSendernopretender]

@@paulmcguire7872 🙏 camprall

[@paulhartley8930]

This video resonated with me. I'm a daily drinker - two to five - but my drink of choice is only IPA. Unfortunately for me, this is an expensive hobby, and it's an incredible drag on productivity. Despite my repeated efforts to quit, the allure of a finely chilled ale always seems to rule the day. Both of you have provided me with additional tools that might help me regain control of my consumption. Thank you.

[@fullSendernopretender]

Expensive hobby more like vicious cycle.

[@krishankochar3059]

Love IPA’s.always consider alcohol content.2 is four if over 8 percent.

[@mares3841]

Dr Sircus books on bicarbonates makes me think that soda and beer consumption is driven by cravings for carbonation. So I bought a carbonation machine (Drinkmate) and bought liquid magnesium bicarbonate to put into it rather than get the sodium of club soda. Thanks.

[@Michael-tr7uq]

“The Sinclair Method … it really made a lot of sense. It’s so beautiful. You don’t have to stop drinking. You don’t have to give up alcohol. The alcohol will give you up. So that is the beauty of this treatment.” Dr. Kshama Metre

[@Michael-tr7uq]

There is a groundbreaking documentary called 'One Little Pill' on "The Sinclair Method or TSM", a 78% success rate for curing Alcohol Use Disorder ! watch.amazon.com/detail?asin=B07NC3TVTR. Also take a look at this amazing TEDx talk on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbKmZyPlNhlqtU TSM ... it just works!

[@bigboundsy]

I’ve struggled with alcohol abuse for 15 years now, done 18 months sober with aa/ca done numerous cold turkeys for the sake of my wife and kids. At a loose end yet again. Searching the internet for help. Tsm sounds like a miracle for me. I drink on Fridays and Saturdays and literally drink the whole time. Once I start I cannot stop something drives me to more! Will my doctor in the uk prescribe me naltrexone??? Or do I buy online. Should I only take on drinking days or 50mg everyday? I have so many questions 🥲

[@Michael-tr7uq]

@@bigboundsy, I just typed in a huge response and it didn't send. Will try again.

[@Michael-tr7uq]

@@bigboundsy , have you watched the TEDx talk and the documentary One Little Pill?

[@bigboundsy]

@@Michael-tr7uq no I literally have no clue and just stumbled upon this. I’ll look now. Thabks

[@KeelyB2318]

I listened to this episode twice and found it so insightful. I have an appointment next month with my physician, and I'm looking forward to the new journey. Thank you both for sharing.

[@jimblack9634]

you both have COURAGE..Can not believe the depth of conversation. Resonated with the trickster

[@tommyj139]

I can relate to so much of this! I am currently struggling with the depression from not numbing myself anymore. I don’t know if I had previously heard anyone talk about the irritability on the front end, but I can really relate to that. Such a great conversation. Thank you for all of your videos Katie!!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

so happy it is resonating with youuu :)

[@davisx2002]

its so awesome to see the light in someones eyes after they get clean for a while :)

[@johnpowers8995]

Especially when the are young eyes.

[@jenniferrodriguez6772]

Watched while waiting for my first hour on Naltrexone! Excited to started this journey. Great insight from both sides.

[@exdemlatina6487]

It works

[@GetSocialButterfly]

@@exdemlatina6487 this medicine saved my life and family.

[@unstoppablezone4980]

AA claims that alcoholism is a disease...yet treats it as a moral issue...it's about your 'character defects'...and not about the brain's habituation to alcohol. It is time for a science-based approach to help the millions that struggle with AUD.

[@kmshultz]

Yes, the moral-issue model was the earliest understanding of alcoholism, followed by the disease model. The Sinclair Method (TSM) rejects both. Alcohol addiction is not a disease, says TSM, but a learned behavior-and it can be unlearned with the help of naltrexone. Why do some people learn the addiction and others don’t? Well, some people have a stronger endorphin response to alcohol than others. They feel higher when they drink than moderate drinkers do. Some might call that stronger endorphin response a disease, but it isn’t. It is not like the plaques that hinder normal brain functioning in Alzheimer's disease. There is no pathology like that in the addicted brain. It’s just a different brain with a different (and unfortunate) configuration. The way naltrexone is normally given in rehabs-"take this once a day, forever, to rebalance your brain, and absolutely never take a drink"-follows the disease model. But TSM recognizes that you don't need naltrexone anymore after you have unlearned the addiction. You might re-learn it if you begin to drink again without naltrexone, but naltrexone is merely an aid for the unlearning (or the prevention of re-learning); it is not a magic pill that fixes some brain pathology (disease) as long as you keep taking it. I agree that it's time for a science-based approach! And the learned-behavior model is more scientific than the disease model. I understand why the disease model arose in reaction to the moral-issue model. It was about not blaming the drinker. But the learned-behavior model also does not blame the drinker, and yet it's a more sophisticated understanding of AUD. Anyway, I think we agree that TSM is good and blaming drinkers is bad. Just wanted to clear up that TSM is not the disease model. :) The developmental psychologist Marc Lewis has a book-The Biology of Desire-on this learned-behavior model of addiction. He does not mention TSM, but his views are completely in line with it. He also has a few lectures on KZbin.

[@mares3841]

AA is not anonymous.

[@HelloTuuuurdz]

@@kmshultzThank you for this. Just started the program and your science based information on it truly helps me believe that this program is one that is going to change my life.

[@teachinseoul1338]

Seattle native, now DC/Virginia - Thank you for your work Katie! I was a hard drinker, like half a liter of whiskey a night. I overdosed on 2 liters of vodka and while on benzos in hospital I watched about 5 videos, saw the movie, read the book and decided to start, all based on your videos. A big binge almost killed me but then I stumbled on to your channel. So, I just started TSM 2 days ago. I was in a treatment program but I kept relapsing, yet couldn't tell them because they have a 2 strikes and you're out rule. They do strangely prescribe Naltrexone and I got a month of 50mg pills. I'm out of the program and they don't prescribe any more if you're out. There are other doctors that do but like someone below said, they don't take insurance and mine charges $400 consultation fee, then $175 a monthly visit to reorder Naltrexone. That seems crazy to me. And I've already had the liver testing done but these guys want another one, maybe for liability reasons... Can anyone recommend actual Indian prescription websites they have used that have genuine pills and genuine pharmacies? Or are you calling pharmacies directly by phone? It's working and I'd like to stay on it but I feel the C3 doctors are in it for the money. The other near me charges half that but still... Any direct links appreciated. This is working for me and I want to keep going. Thanks, and be good to yourselves.

[@herculewayne106]

"...yet couldn't tell them because they have a 2 strikes and you're out rule." Brilliant! Isn't that just about par for the traditional treatment system? What if they treated a cancer patient like that? It looks like there are a few choices in Virgina, Teachin. Go to this page and use CRTL and F on your keyboard to search for Virginia, it seems the map function isn't working too well at the moment, so just use your browser search function to search the listings instead of using the map: cthreefoundation.org/find-a-physician MDProactive.com might be willing to send Rx to a pharmacy in a state they cover, if you live close to the border of one of those states. There are overseas pharmacies, but they have odd ordering systems, often don't take Visa/MC or run into trouble with it, there are delivery slowdowns from Dec to Feb, etc.

[@teachinseoul1338]

@@herculewayne106 , thank you so much for the recommendation. I registered on MDProactive and reluctantly paid the $50 to speak with a physician. I chose to hit prescription refill as the reason for my contacting them. Which it was, I just hadn't received my first from them. I got a call from a Dr. 30 minutes later, was asked why I needed it, explained my knowledge of TSM and he agreed to send a 30 day prescription to a DC (Virginia wasn't available on their plan but I knew DC is only an hour away and was) pharmacy. $50 is much better than $400 initial fee, plus $175 monthly with others... So now I am able to get my insurance to cover Naltrexone, and it will cost me $50 for an internet quack to send the prescription. Again, thank you for the recommendation. This is a small victory for those of us wanting a real change and see TSM as our way out, when others are so quick to judge and turn us down. Networking is key here and I will pass this info on to anyone else that I can.

[@herculewayne106]

@@teachinseoul1338, I'd say that the quacks are the ones that want you to quit drinking only via white-knuckle abstinence, but I'm glad you were able to get a prescription in any case! Nal On, my friend!

[@Pack.Leader]

@@teachinseoul1338 I'm wondering how this method of getting Naltrexone has worked out for you. You paid the initial $50 for the consultation and they keep refilling your script each month? Or is there an additional fee each time you need it refilled? TIA

[@teachinseoul1338]

@@Pack.Leader It's $50 each time you need it filled, which is not ideal but I had limited options. Getting a dr. to prescribe would be the preferred route, but this is doable too, especially taking into account that hopefully you don't need it every day so it lasts a bit longer. good luck!

[@ianmcnally8501]

I can relate, used to be a craft beer nut, but the addiction was too much so I gave it up. I found the Sinclair method very helpful. Really taught me I don't L9ve the taste of the beer that much because once the craving were gone I was like Mehh every time I sipped the beer.

[@DjangobeatTV]

I heard an interview with Dr.Sinclair. He talked using the Pavlov's dogs example. There were 4 things present. 1) the dogs 2) the bell 3) the reward 4) the salivatory response As far as I understand it this converts to: 1) the drinker 2) the trigger 3) the desire 4) drinking All 4 have to be present in this treatment for the following reasons. Extinction of the salivatory response was upon removal of the reward. So, in order for the removal of the reward to effective, the presence of the other components must be present. In other words, the bell has to stop creating desire for alcohol, but that's only effective of the reward is rendered meaningless.

[@ProactiveResilience]

Hi 🙂 I want to share that the first time I took naltrexone I had severe nausea, before even drinking. I've been scared to take it again, but I'm trying again, taking a third instead of a half today. I will say that the first time I took it, I also had NO desire to drink - not even as a result of nausea (my mind would think drinking would take away the bad feels and actually make me feel better). My intuition made up the meaning that whatever naltrexone did in my brain did it so intensely, a different way of accepting and releasing neurotransmitters, that it made me nauseous. I'm also naturally petite and sensitive to other substances and food groups. Who knows why it affected me that way, but the effect was mind blowing, even if it was partially placebo too, and I have a similar sense of innate optimism as you and Kent do, so I'm going to hope my body adjusts within this first month of TSM and the nausea ebbs away! I'll post an update here if anyone else is curious, cause I've been searching for some message like this. Good luck to everyone, and thank you for being you Katie 💕

[@kmshultz]

Hey there, thanks for your comment! Just wondering how your TSM journey is going?

[@juliegreene7720]

😢

[@jimblack9634]

fantastic conversation. Listening with a glass of wine on TSM. Peoples experience is so valuable because I am a mix of everyone. Kudos to you all in your endevours, That word LOL

[@nicoledefontaine6144]

Thank you so much guys 🙏

[@paulmcguire7872]

Thankyou for these videos I’ve battled this bloody addiction for 13 years I’ve tried everything. AA just made me feel like the the scum of the earth . But I stuck with it for 10 years and I never stopped. I’m an atheist so boy was it hard. I have a consultation for TSM ON 29th November 2019 fingers crossed I’m worried about having to drink but I’ll do anything. Fingers crossed this helps

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

this is great. man you have some will power to stick with AA for 10 years as an atheist!! wishing you the best on your TSM journey :)

[@PoodleParti]

Did you get a script?

[@paulmcguire7872]

PoodleParti I had to go private in the end. Started 5 th December. I’m amazed and so are my family and friends. I have gone from to bottles of vodka a day and now on 1 glass of wine a night which I don’t always finish. I look at the booze and laugh I have power over you. Over a decade this AUD has dogged me. I’m so full of hope it’s amazing I feel like me again!

[@paulmcguire7872]

PoodleParti when I drank or had my usual gulp of vodka after my first pill I spat it bac in the glass instantly it was awful. I kinda felt like a child trying strong alcohol for the first time. I also was sick. So in a panic I switched to wine. Which actually tasted quite nice. I went very quickly from 4 to 3 to 2 to 1. I’m also understanding the difference between a habit and a craving. It really opens your mind. I’m learning stuff all the time and it’s only been a week I’m just in awe

[@kellyk8966]

It's been 3 years since your post. How did it go?

[@parash90]

I started with 2 to 3 beers a Saturday then it started from Friday night to Sunday night met with few severe accidents . Then started drinking only at home or friends place an not drive at all . Then started drink in afternoon and would finish full bottle of rum or scotch . Beers I would finish around 20 to 25 botttles of 650 ml . I was sick of it and at the same time couldn't control . Then my family gave me some medicine and since then I can't drink even if I want my eyes become red an swell , my heart beat becomes fast and I start becoming breathless . Finally I am out of it but I do miss few beers a weekend .🙄

[@exdemlatina6487]

I started this 2 weeks ago and I am sad to report that my interest in drinking isn’t there. I normally start thinking of how much I can drink into my first drink but that hasn’t happened. TSM is miraculous! Just 40 days I was in the ER with BAC of .3 pretty much unconscious then right into detox A doctore gave me naltrexone at my outpatient but then o remembered the documentary one little pill and decided to try the method after 30 days and with guidance from a C Three coach. I am truly amazed

[@lpsglitterpaws8536]

I would love to read that article. I was definitely drinking just not to feel bad. I am a daily wine drinker and I have to a glass so that can avoid the withdrawal

[@kavii818]

I took 50mg naltrexone yesterday for the first time on day 5 of being sober , had a horrible time sleeping and ended up missing work due to the worst anxiety i have ever had. . One pill and done for me . Anyone else had this happen? No alcohol with the dose by the way

[@csillytvdk7782]

Aren't people supposed to drink under TSM (the Sinclair method) to change the brains response...? A cold turkey is really hard on your body, it affects your stomach bacteria flora, which can take months before being normal again. Most serotonin are made in the stomach, I've heard. But I also heard about tummy aches on naltrexone. But rare. I hope, you'll find your way. Seems like you are going in two directions at once these days. Best of luck to you..! Check the video around 40 minutes in...they are talking about side effects there.

[@antonycatlin1339]

I had really bad side effects the first and second time, not anxiety but very bad nausea, tiredness and a disinterest in everything. This was using Nalmafene. I then managed to get hold of Naltrexone, the first few times I felt only slightly queasy but this has got less and less over time. I'm now about a year and a half in and it definitely works I drink once a month on average. From my experience I would say the ways to reduce side effects are plenty of water, take it with food, have half a tablet at a time. Also if you don't consume any alcohol with it you are wasting a tablet.

[@kavii818]

Ok. Tried again and drank one beer with it after an hour . Intrest was well lower. Not feeling bad . I believe it was withdrawal symptoms after 5 plus days of no drinking. So far so good . Thanks for the input . Going to follow Sinclair method and keep trucking

[@lindseydowney926]

Antony Catlin why is this method not discussed more? I was prescribed naltrexone yesterday and haven’t even filled it yet. I know I don’t wanna quit forever, I just want the urges to lessen and how often I drink to lessen. The NP that prescribed it told ,e to take it every day but not to drink or it will make me violently ill...I’d much rather do this as I want to drink on Friday’s and Saturday’s just not during the week, and hopefully lessen weekends down to just once in awhile. - how do I talk to my dr in 4 weeks about the fact that I didn’t listen to her advice to take it daily and that I’ll most likely need more than just 30 days worth.

[@DanielJesseLife]

The same thing happened to me last night. It was my first night. I had bought a 6 pack of beer. I took the pill an hour before my first drink. Already before my first drink the anxiety etc were hitting hard. My appetite went away, so I hardly ate any dinner. I drank 3 beers and had started on the 4th, but just was feeling a much different emotional state not an alcoholic buzz though. I was really irritable too. I ended up pouring out the remainder of the 4th beer and went to bed. I did not sleep at all because my mind and body were so wound up. As today went on I began to feel "normal" again. I am not interested in thinking of drinking when I get home today though - actually the idea seems unappealing at the moment. So I'll go with the strategy of taking the pill one hour before when I plan to drink. The fact that I didn't plow through the 6 pack tells me the science works and it will be worth it.

[@mikejackson9692]

Thank you. I need to get my hands on this medication.

[@mikejackson9692]

I'm the same way as you. Christian man. The way I drink.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

cthreefoundation.org/telemedicine

[@timruiz9838]

Kent was great!! He looks like Cory Haim. It is so crazy how his entire life and hobbies were built around alcohol. I am the same way. He was really entertaining!!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

agree! good man.

[@DjangobeatTV]

So, yes, also what Dr.Sinclair said. Counselling could be useful during this process. I mean I see it this way. You have had this cushion for so long which staved off negative emotions and then with TSM its slowly taken away. That's where coping strategies come in and help that is probably almost a must.

[@iainsmith2278]

Can anybody report on the anxiety related side effects? I suffer from O.C.D (why I have been drinking for over 20 years) which is a chronic anxiety disorder. I am concerned that Naltrexone will contribute/increase the anxiety levels I have regarding my O.C.D. Thanks

[@bgregg55]

Thanks for this guys. This is all new to me & I just picked up my first prescription. Think I'll start with a 25mg dose to see how I adjust. As an aside, I'm guessing Kent still gets carded when he goes out. He could easily pass for 18.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

awesome!! happy for you to be getting started. Kent is lucky to have a youthful look I'll have to tell him :)

[@leninramos1980]

What is your experience? Did it worked?

[@UserDallas]

Thank You

[@MrGreeneyedcat]

Thankyou katie / Kent, 2 young minds plotting out the existance of the original thought patterns, "after, or heading toward the extinction status". Such an important subject to address, "why was i so suseptable to A.U.D" ?. Do i seek further help for depression, anxiety etc after extinction ?, are all such valid points once extinction is achieved, and need to be discussed before addiction jumps to another substance. Regards green eyed cat : ).

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

absolutely... reaching extinction was such a beautiful pivotal moment to embarking further and more deeply down the the healing path

[@allset9284]

Hi - I have been recently subscribed Naltrexone by my general practitioner and am very excited to start the process. However, my doctor, did not ask me what type of alcohol I drink e.g. beer & wine or hard liquor. I have done a lot of research and keep seeing statements that this medication does not work if you drink hard liquor - is this true? And if so, why is this never mentioned upfront?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Hi there! It's not that it *doesn't* work for hard alcohol, but it can be less effective. Some people still see progress drinking hard alcohol, but if drunk too quickly or in high concentration, it can overpower the effects of naltrexone. I hope that helps! If you want support on your TSM journey, I invite you to learn more about our program: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program. Cheers!!

[@allset9284]

@@thrivealcoholrecovery Thank you so much for your quick reply - what you say makes sense and helps to understand. I am meeting with a substance abuse counselor tomorrow and will discuss this with her. Again, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly!

[@CP-np4rw]

Do all that stuff before you have kids. And after, if you know they are in good hands. 🙌

[@ballet07]

Everyone's rock bottom is different. Some get off the elevator sooner than others.😊

[@davisx2002]

I would never discourage someone from using AA if it is working for them. I have learned a lot from that community. But its not for everyone.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

exactly... to each their own on this path to wellness!

[@stevejackson2694]

Thanks for sharing, do I have to go through my doctor to get naltrexone or is the on-line product (revia) okay

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Hello! You can get it from your doctor yes, but some will refuse to prescribe unfortunately. ReVia is the same thing. In our program we offer you a referral service to a telehealth provider. You can learn more: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

[@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot]

So, do you start taking Naltrexone everyday and sooner or later you taper off unless you think you want to have a drink?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Here's an article about how the Sinclair Method works: riahealth.com/sinclair-method/

[@russwilson2305]

Embody Daily - 14:05 Whats extinction? Is that what you are saying?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

extinction is a place where people get to on TSM where they are indifferent to alcohol. They no longer crave it and are not driven by impulses to drink... but they may still drink from a conscious play of choosing to. I made a short video about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHmxfaSMo6yMkMU

[@maxxpirk]

These times that y’all do drink are you still using LDN and if so why drink if you are getting nothing from it or is there some slight effect? And is there someone who uses LDN to control drinking and lower it but then still not use it occasionally to get the true effects for one really fun night?

[@MsAllicattC]

Still get drunk, it just stops cravings.. the immediate w rush of endorphins is gone

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Hey there! Just FYR, I don't take LDN but Naltrexone (50mg dose). I would still drink because I still enjoyed the buzz, but didn't have the feeling of "going until I black out." It truly felt like "normal" drinking if there is such a thing. I would enjoy a glass or 2 and be done. I was more present. More clear. My mind wasn't chasing the next drink, I was simply enjoying the one I had. Certainly I've heard of people who take naltrexone for a long period, then decide to drink without it. I haven't heard great things about not being consistent with naltrexone. I can't speak to it personally since I've always taken it, but I've heard from others it can bring back cravings and make the naltrexone feel less effective when you do take it. For me, I wanted to unlearn the alcohol dependence and just get that behind me. it was never "fun" anymore. For others it might be different...

[@unstoppablezone4980]

Please post a reliable Indian supplier of Naltrexone...all the sites I visited seem to be aiming at large scale importers...

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Hello! I'm not familiar with a reliable Indian supplier myself, but maybe Cthreefoundation can help? cthreefoundation.org/telemedicine

[@MyMEGAamazinglife1]

Joiined the group and left. Started my journey today and got side effects from the naltrexone and the first comment I get is "here we go again" not exactly supportive for a new person.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Are you talking about the TSM Warriors Facebook group? And was that the first comment on the page? Or? I'm sorry to hear that.

[@VAMR-vc7xg]

@@thrivealcoholrecovery I left TSM Warriors after a few weeks as there was simply too much rudeness from a lot of people. I daren't post anything because of getting a negative response. I realise there are a lot of helpful people who have gained extinction, but there are so many on the FB site who are obviously intoxicated when posting. I thank the Administrators though.

[@CaitrionaFallon]

That is an absolutely horrible, nasty group

[@SenkoFarms]

Please, please post where we can order without a prescription

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

hey there, I'm sorry I'm not totally clear where people get the medication without a prescription.

[@justinthomas4846]

If you was in the UK I would send you some for free

[@antonycatlin1339]

I hope you have managed to get hold of some since your post. When I was very desperate a couple of years ago, I had success with one online Indian pharmacy but it was very expensive, there are also so many fake online Indian pharmacies that seem to be scams too so I'm not sure that route is worth the risk. Since then Ebay has been the most reliable and affordable, you need to check fairly regularly and buy it straight away as they don't last long. I also used google images and the pharmaceutical companies own website to give me peace of mind that I was taking genuine tablets.

[@healinglivercirrhosis6969]

You can read more about it here. There's a foundation. healing-liver-cirrhosis.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-sinclair-method-has-78-success-rate.html

[@wiamhaddani]

Im in uk.please help

[@cindyhaynes7620]

thank you so much for all of your help i appreciate your work and sincerity and brilliance if you ever need any help, questions, concerns, reach out to me, I am an LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist cindy

[@shelshock1874]

Is it more expensive to order from India or from a provider found on C3?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

It depends! I don't know a lot about India pharmacies. I've heard they can be sort of expensive. If it were me, I would go with someone listed on CThree's website. Do you see someone for the state you are in?

[@shelshock1874]

Yes I contacted a few of them yesterday. They want you to restrict you to 1 drink a day and go to their therapy sessions as well, which is around $200+/month (not including the price of the prescription.) I feel like the point of doing this is to not put restrictions on yourself and allow it to do the work over time, naturally, without any anxiety about wanting the 2nd, 3rd, 4th drink.

[@shelshock1874]

I also tried to contact the telemedicine company with no success. Seems like they just want you to put your CC info in and make a $175 appointment before anyone will speak with you

[@shelshock1874]

Also, thank you so much for making these videos!!!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Man, I haven't heard of any wanting you to restrict your drinking. That doesn't make sense. I know some of them involve enrolling a program which is designed to help you through the process. I work with Ria Health, they are one of monthly subscription programs that use naltrexone and other medications for AUD. They take insurance too which lowers the rate. I don't know what state you're in though. The doctor I went to in CA (she is no longer practicing anymore) I think I paid about 250 or 300 for my appointment. I hope you find what you're looking for!!

[@freestyleliving4145]

Does insurance cover this med?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

usually yes! it's pretty affordable if not

[@TheAlenishko]

how do you get it from India?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

please reach out to the cthreefoundation.org, they may be able to help with more information!

[@marysia5049]

Do you have to takie this medicine before drinking to the end of your life?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

following this method it is always taken before you drink, yes...

[@stephentanner9767]

I’m 2 days in,I feel so sick

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

it will get better! hang in there.

[@lordacro]

Well I did naltrexone for the first time last night and it was definitely different. I still ended up drinking too much. But I am not as hung over as typical, I didn't speed up drinking or anything.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

it's a process that takes time... it's great you have gotten started and noticed a difference. wish you all the best.

[@PoodleParti]

Hows it going?

[@wheatstonebridge]

Same for me.. the first night. It gets much better

[@susanslawson1046]

Naltrexone works exactly the same if you take low dose. Research L.D.N. It is so much healthier. It also works to quit smoking, when used on a daily basis. Do your own research, then talk to your own doctor.

[@lidamooini2064]

But you take Ldn before bed so how would that help ?

[@snomad2248]

I’m not sure if it works for hard liquor. On 50mg I could still very easily get through 700mls of whiskey.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

I have some videos on this! Generally, it’s advised to reduce or avoid hard liquor using this protocol

[@andrewhoukamau7787]

"Hating on Facebook" - classic

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Hey Katie!!!! What's your take on Baclofen? Did you ever try it? It's cheaper, and supposedly better and safer. And actually works better than Nalprexone. Do you know anyone that has had success with it? I'm reading a great book by Dr. Olivier Ameisen. The End of My Addiction. Great book. He's an advocate of Baclofen....

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

I don't personally know all that much about baclofen. I have known it to be effective for people in combination with naltrexone (if naltrexone isn't working on its own for them). But I just don't know enough about to to say... my husband is from France and they use it there a lot with alcoholism with good success. In case anyone wants more info about baclofen, here's an article: riahealth.com/baclofen/

[@maach6266]

What is TSM ?

[@Michael-tr7uq]

There is a groundbreaking documentary called 'One Little Pill' on "The Sinclair Method", a 78% success rate for curing Alcohol Use Disorder watch.amazon.com/detail?asin=B07NC3TVTR. See this amazing TEDx talk on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbKmZyPlNhlqtU TSM ... it just works!

[@marcwaters2600]

hes a nice guy

[@krishankochar3059]

Hard on the liver not advised for long term heavy drinkers unfortunately.

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

This medication is processed through the liver, so if someone has liver disease they usually can't take it. But it's generally safe for others - and can actually help improve the health of the liver because it helps people reduce their driking. Hope that helps!

[@chelseatara6626]

Whats tsm?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

The Sinclair Method. A (very effective) method that uses a targeted dose of a medication to help people overcome alcohol addiction.

[@JenniferMoleski]

My thing is, what in the a HELL do you do with that time!?!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

free time sans alcohol addiction? lol. literally so many other things! remembering old hobbies, finding new ones, plugging into your passion and so on :) But it takes time to re-learn and rebuild with these activities. Not necessarily an easy transition.

[@solomonstrain2358]

start living life

[@womaninthewave]

Have you ever tried AA?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

I did a handful of times... it wasn't for me.

[@406MTkds]

You will love therapy!

[@ms.awesome9566]

What is TSM?

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

The Sinclair Method - here's a page about it: cthreefoundation.org/the-sinclair-method Hope that helps!