Claudia Christian's Sinclair Method Story - 9 Years Using Naltrexone for Alcoholism

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Claudia Christian, Actress & Medication Assisted Treatment Advocate discusses her personal experience with using the Sinclair Method to overcome alcohol addiction. Claudia shares openly about her successes, challenges (including some relapses) after nearly 10 years on this method.
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[@fifipips4553]

Hi there, do you support people in New Zealand? I have just started taking naltrexone but in NZ they only prescribe it for abstinence. I was abstinent for 5 days and to be honest it wasn't too difficult. Then I starting reading about the Sinclair Method and it recommends to keep drinking. So I had a few drinks tonight - but I'm not sure if I should drink if I don't really feel like it?

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

No not ever. 9 yrs. Betch you crazy asf

[@heinrichh.6369]

@@fifipips4553 Sinclair method works the way that you drink when you feel like it but never without naltrexone. In case you already rarly feel like drinking the better it is. you don't have to push it. Naltrexone also has a little effect in preventing the craving (when being sober) but it only has a little effect and does not work for everyone. but that is, why it is prescribed this way.

[@wilbersays4633]

@@fifipips4553- just remember: don’t take Naltrexone if you aren’t drinking. I found half a pill (25 mg) an hour before drinking was all I needed. Every week or so I might have 1 or 2 gls of wine on Naltrexone, but then I lose interest and stop. No need to force anything…

[@cntolaf]

I am on my first day of TSM, wish me luck! P.S. Movies are the worst. Once you pay attention you can’t unsee it. What a pro alcoholic world we live in.

[@fifipips4553]

I'm on my first day of TSM! how are you going? I'm feeling a bit nauseus but not bothered about having a wine...I've been a heavy drinker for the last 10 years, so far so good :)

[@cntolaf]

@@fifipips4553 I am still going strongI haven’t had a drink since New Years. My hobbies and interest now are nutrition , skincare yoga and meditation :D It was bars, brews and wines for 10yrs. My life changed drastically for the better! I wish you luck, stay persistent.

[@chickyface7537]

​@@cntolafHow's things going? Did you stay on course?

[@lashlash1824]

Claudia Christian, I can’t thank you enough!!!! Thank you thank you sooooo much…. I write this with tears in my eyes! For like a million years I feel normal… my brain head feels normal! Yesterday I took my first pill of 50mg and drank wine… it tasted bitter and I was really not interested in it…. Then after like maybe an hour I drunk it and it tasted alright so I carried on and had 3 more glasses…. But I wasn’t like before where I Wd be wanting more and thinking of even getting another bottle…. Then I went to sleep and this morning I just felt different, calm, no signs of depression and hardly a hungover. It’s the beginning, and will keep you updated.

[@marthacox4283]

Thank you. Tired of the AA guilt trip

[@jonh5032]

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. If you don't want to stop, don't go to AA.

[@hollypaloozy]

I started taking the Vivitrol shot last year and am 3 days away from being one year sober. This has been the very best year of my life. I am completely focused and healthy! I am trying to promote Vivitrol as much as I possibly can, but very few people have heard of it including doctors and healthcare workers. It is a miracle drug that needs to be promoted so much more.

[@wilbersays4633]

Sinclair Method is totally different, though. Vivitrol is an opioid receptor antagonist like naltrexone, but you only take it when drinking. If you take it constantly then you sensitise/up-regulate your receptors so if you miss a dose you are at risk of relapse. Similarly, when not on the drug you get to enjoy endorphin-producing activities like exercise & sex without the dampener so it encourages healthy behaviours

[@chezza2116]

This is amazing!! I started today.. im amazed at how quick its worked.. I went from 9 drinks to 3 tonight.. I didn't fancy it... loved how she described this... just so helpfully.

[@RiaHealth]

Great job! Thank you for sharing your story, so encouraging.

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

Placebo.

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

Your mind is more powerful than your body. The body is worthless and doesn’t do anything but hold your brain. What do I do to have a better body. Fuck the body. Fuck. The. Body. Fuck the body

[@donnaandrus2352]

That was excellent. Claudia is so real and makes so much sense. TSM changed my partner's life and our relationship.

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

Im not an addict to alcohol, never touched even a drop of it. But Ive battled pornography addiction and can relate to what she said about addictions are used as coping mechanisms. Ive conditioned myself to experience life as is. Its ok to cry, be angry, feel sad without escaping to substances or addictive behavior

[@theresaheywood9479]

Just what I needed to read right now.2023.Thank you 🌻

[@garretmount8409]

I think the movie “one little pill” 💊 should be remade or have a updated version of the movie as Claudia now knows much more than ever about the medication and how the lack of having a solid foundation of principles maybe of AA would be of great benefit to those struggling with alcohol addiction/dependence. So much more should be and can be added to a newly updated movie about Naltrexone. I hope Claudia here’s this and thinks about it 🙏

[@lesliesnowdon1360]

I was just thinking that!

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Great video Claudia& Katie!!!! I just started Naltrexone 3 weeks ago. Went great the first couple of weeks. But, now my drinking is increasing. Kind of worried. Thinking this might take 3 to 6 months, or longer. Think my drinking is more out of habit, than craving. Dealing with some relationship issues over here. Hard for me to handle. I just start drinking. Also, I've been drinking for 50 years. It's probably gonna take Naltrexone alot longer to work on me. This is my last resort. I've done rehab & AA, 30 years ago. Started drinking again 6 months later. I'm hoping Naltrexone is going to work for me. Love your videos. Thanks so much. P.S. Yeah Claudia, just can't pop the pill and hope for the best. It's more to it......

[@bkjane]

Is the increased drinking a side effect? Have you had any side effects?

[@stevecooper7038]

Completely normal, TSM isn't a linear reduction in your drinking and it's normal to see spikes in your drinking along the journey to extinction. What you always MUST do is remain 100% compliant to the protocol - this is non negotiable and VITAL for success. The average time to reach pharmacological extinction is between 9-12 month, for some people it can be considerably longer. Remember, you didn't learn your AUD in a few weeks, months or even years and it takes time to re-wired the brain at neurological level back to pre AUD levels.

[@bobbyjosson4663]

Try affirmations, takes three weeks to reprogram the mind. Read/listen to 'What to Say to yourself when you talk to yourself' by Brad Helmsetter, and 'The Power of Your Subconscious Mind'. Self directed identity change is key.

[@fodxp]

Congratulations on your recovery journey. I think it's really cool you became a certified nation recovery peer support specialist. My first job was being a peer support specialist at a mental health outpatient support center. Thank you for being awesome!

[@pete9688]

I’m on year 4 with Naltrexone. After 45 years of solid hard drinking , I rarely drink these days. And if I do , I can barely finish a glass of wine. I take it every other day with my vitamins …. Regardless of whether I’ll be drinking that day or not. If I did the Sinclair Method , I know me , I’d skip taking it just to get “ that old buzz “ again.

[@marilyngailnichol]

Thank you, Claudia. for this, you helped me before and you have helped me again,

[@MrWhiteamin]

Thanks for the openhearted interview. I've used low dose naltrexone (3mg) for fighting Lyme's disease, to boost immune system, but I was told to stay away from alcohol completely. It can be used for various ailments, but this use is very interesting. I knew it was used for opioid addictions.

[@D64nz]

I did this after massive drunk arguments with my wife in 03/23, and it saved both my marriage and my life. Try it. It costs less than a beer. What have you got to lose, and you have everything to gain.

[@lidamooini2064]

Such an amazing and honest video x

[@RiaHealth]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@JP-zz4ol]

Side effects of this drug made me stop. It did cut down my drinking but I couldn't take the side effects. Anxiety, terrible headaches, crazy dreams,waking up crying, lack of appetite, weird need to stretch, vomiting. It's a very powerful drug, I was so hopeful based on reviews and positive feedback.

[@playhooky]

Did you discuss with your doctor whether you should try a lower dosage???

[@pete9688]

Cut it in 1/2.

[@mjwarren3101]

Thank you all.

[@RiaHealth]

Thank you too!

[@Ralph85Williams85]

Thank you for this wonderful service!

[@RiaHealth]

Thank you for watching!

[@yogib668]

Do u have to take it everyday? Or just when u have a craving? I have been drinking for the last 8 years, and i want to give it up entirely. I dont want to drink on naltrexone. I want to practice my religion.

[@CharlotteBrown-bh1cd]

Brilliant

[@garretmount8409]

Throughout this interview I can’t but help to think back on years past where Claudia sat with others on radio stations, talk shows, pos casts etc and they ALL brought up the issues of not having a foundation of skills like a 12 step program to deal with everything she’s talking about. Had she done so I can’t help but wonder at how different the entire process would have been for her especially during times of her not being able to cope. That’s all those programs teach one is how to cope with life. She really needs to release an updated version of “one little pill” because I feel that certain sections are misleading. Just like she is wanting the name of the book to be renamed bc she now knows it’s NOT a cure to alcoholism and the monster is still there, not what was said before in the past. With that she has definitely brought a TON of awareness to this medication 💊 where no one had heard of it for alcoholism, for that I applauded her 👏

[@bobbyjosson4663]

The "monster is there" is an awful msg to give to the subconscious. Try affirmations, takes three weeks to reprogram the mind. Read/listen to 'What to Say to yourself when you talk to yourself' by Brad Helmsetter, and 'The Power of Your Subconscious Mind'. Self directed identity change is key.

[@Averagedayz971]

Thankyou so much for sharing your story Claudia

[@Averagedayz971]

And thankyou to Ria Health Channel as well for interviewing her!!! :) Very appreciative and greatful.

[@RiaHealth]

Thanks for watching!

[@nieuweabnormaal5869]

i am also trying to start with the method. It is not easy to do in the Netherlands, virtually nothing about this method here. But I found someone who has experience, and the next step is I try to get the Naltrexone from subscription from the GP. But I also take note of the book of Allen Carr with his how to stop drinking method. That apparantly can give complete abstinance not by using willpower. A combination of both techniques could be a good one, first Sinclair method, followed by the Allen Carr method, while always having Naltrexone pills with you forever. Have it with several angles that do not include things like willpower.

[@melammutumultus4654]

Having issues with binge eating. So I guess I will have to take this the rest of my life 🙄 I've been having sleep issues on it, was given the lowest dosage and told to cut it in half yesterday I cut that in half as well. It's pretty powerful. I do like the nootropic effects I've been feeling - feels like someone is taking a sledgehammer to my brain, breaking up the sludge that was surrounding it.

[@pete9688]

I had the same sleep problem in the beginning. My Dr. suggested taking Melatonin 1 hour before going to bed. It helped a great deal.

[@radicalhonesty3628]

as I watch this video, I pray. I pray for: health, wealth, and love. perfect health. abundant wealth. sacred love. I pray to be radically honest, with everyone, about everything. I pray to be flooded: with bliss and with joy. I pray to attract and receive miracles... I pray for continual healing, on every level, in every way: for myself, and for the entire planet...

[@billehrreich6736]

Please write the book Claudia.

[@RiaHealth]

She's written a few already! Here's a link where they are (toward bottom of page): cthreefoundation.org/programs-and-resources

[@culperjr.122]

I use Cannabis. No drinks for over 6mo, lost 40 lbs, feel fantastic.

[@michaelcarpenter2253]

Claudia, I'm on my 7 day of meds. I've watched this video atleaat 3x. My drinking has decreased but not stopped. Ive had a GI map and Dutch test done; waiting for the results. Perhaps a higher dosage is in order

[@pete9688]

It’s not really for cold turkey stopping. I’ve drank for 45 years… extremely hard! I e been on this for 3 years and barely drink. It’s hard to explain … take it 1 hour or 2 before you pick up. You see the difference. Your buzz isn’t the same.

[@joshgreer3527]

I'm fixing to start vivatrol but cant really find anyone who knows what its like rehabs here and meetings don't really like if you're talking it they really don't like suboxone kinda make people feel bad about it and nobody really talks about it here I have graves disease and colitis and no gallbladder I've heard it can make you feel sick and other symptoms I'm afraid to take it till next week because I drank a few days ago only about 2 days sober trying to quit drinking alone worried it might make me sick

[@analys1422]

Question? Do you sponsor ppl today on this medication? I’m starting it now.

[@RiaHealth]

We offer a program that guides people through the use of this medication. You can learn more here: riahealth.com/treatment/medications/naltrexone/

[@pamelacolichia3453]

I know I’m not cured, especially with all of this Covid stuff, I think a lot of people are using that as an excuse to drink. I do, and I have decided to not use my naltrexone many times.. I’m trying to get back to compliance. I tend to decide to not take it because I justify wanting the buzz. I so far am still in control of drinking as soon as I get off work.

[@Michael-tr7uq]

Pamela, go to cthreefoundation.org. They have an online TSM support group that is very active with tons of supportive people that have cured themselves. Google forum optionssaveslives

[@RiaHealth]

Thank you for sharing this, it is a common challenge with a lot of people on this method especially during these extra challenging times. We're here to help if you need!

[@joshgreer3527]

I did that the other day instead of taking it I decided to drink it makes me mad I didn't take it instead of getting drunk wanted to drink one last time I guess so I could feel sick again I'm really tired of drinking and feeling sick just hope it works don't want to drink anymore

[@JoseMaria-lx4mr]

Why naltrexone is not selling in my country? Peru

[@RiaHealth]

Could be the same, or Revia or nalmefene.

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

Bc it’s bullshit

[@yogib668]

So, if u r not practising drinking on Naltrexone, wud u still call it "in remission" after say 2 years of no alcohol and no plans to start ever again?

[@pete9688]

As we say in AA. Once an alcoholic, you’re always an alcoholic. The addiction is just there waiting for you to pick up again. But with Naltrexone, you don’t enjoy it as before. Hard to explain. I’m sure she’ll drink again, but if she continues with the Sinclair Method, she’ll be ok. It’s a slippery slope. Any alcoholic can tell you that.

[@davidjohnson3534]

On Vivitrol. I don’t drink at all. I have NO desire. This woman Claudia is as SICK as ever in this video. She was CLEARLY obsessed with alcohol for the entire 10 years! Lady…just take the pill once a day and just stop drinking for God sake!

[@sjjr8787]

No offense, there was much great information communicated... but you two have no real idea what real alcohol dependence is like. You were both light drinkers simply lacking accountability. A truly dependant alcohol abuser can not go more than two hours without a few drinks. Consider yourselves lucky that you never had to truly battle with alcohol.