It works!!! Dare I say it, it was easy. I’ve been to rehab twice and 100’s of AA meetings over the course of 15 years. Completely hopeless. I went to Dr. Sophie. She very casually asked if use tried naltrexone. Never heard of it. She said she thinks it’ll help. “Take a pill now, then go and have a drink.” No argument there. So I did. I ordered a double vodka soda and took one sip. I started playing on my phone. The next thing I knew, it was 45 minutes later. I had taken 2 sips and forgotten I even had the drink. I didn’t finish it and had no desire to I almost cried. I have never been so thankful to someone in my entire life. I take one pill every morning and have no desire to drink. Just out of curiosity (stupid, I know), I had a drink one time. Halfway through, the normal warmth and pleasure I get was not there. It may as well have been a Diet Coke. I left it on the bar and went home. This drug is absolutely amazing and it’s infuriating that more people don’t know about it. I cannot recommend it enough if you’re ready to quit.
I've been drinking everyday for the past few years. Only stopping for 2 or 3 days here and there. I talked to my doc and was really surprised at how easy it was to just say hey, I wanna drink less. It's day one for me right now. Picked up my prescription earlier today. I'm really hoping this works. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
So happy for you 🎉🎉🎉 this method is not an instant fix but it can be a permanent one. Changed my life!! If you’d like to plug into a program that gives you daily support and resources for this journey, you can learn more here: thrivealcoholrecovery.com
So true. I can only have one beer and literally can't choke another one down. I drank heavily since I was in my teens. I'm 42 now and have been to treatment 4 times. The longest I've ever been sober is 5 months. Naltrexone is a wonderful tool to have. It has saved my life.
Yes! Choking it down is a good way to put it. I am still in disbelief this is the case haha. Naltrexone and TSM has saved my life too... the longer i'm on it the greater my perspective is on how far I've come. So grateful words can't describe!
here's a few ideas for giving up alcohol at home Try to eat food while you are drinking - this cuts down the amount you drink. Take a break from drinking. Make a note of how much you drink, then you know if you are cutting down. Set goals - don't make them too difficult at first. Pick 1 or 2 days or each week when you will not drink . Then, try to stop drinking for one week per month. (I read these and why they work from Adoette drink plan website )
I am 25 and started this method this weekend. Typically in a weekend I would have 60-100+ drinks (Thursday-Sunday, big binge drinker). This weekend I have had 11. Unreal what this method does!
I just started TSM, I am a heavy drinker. I took my first dose of naltrexone, waited the hour. I drank 3 shots of rum and waited for the the buzz to kick in...15 minutes later I had absolutely no desire to continue...the bottle had no appeal. The next day I decided to take the pill first thing in the morning, 12 hours later I had a couple shots just to see how long the effect would be. same result. no buzz, and I really didn't want a drink, I did it mainly for science.
I started this treatment and soon found myself in deep depression. I will say I was very happy with the results for the first 1-2 weeks. When depression slowly started creeping in week 2-3 I assumed it was the standard depression, most likely related to drinking. I was drinking much less, only 2-3 drinks per night. Slowly the depression developed into suicidal thoughts. I have read this is a very rare reaction, but have determined that it is the case for me. I stopped taking Naltrexone 3 days ago and have felt progressively better each day. I appreciate you doing these videos, you are part of the reason I found this treatment. I know it works like a miracle for many, and I hope that it works for the rest of you too. Good luck everyone, and remember, even if it doesn't work for you, there is ALWAYS another option.. Stay strong... Stay connected to others.. You will find strength in others. And you will give strength to others even if you don't know it when it happens.
I want to thank you SO much for these videos. With the link you provided in one of them, I was able to speak with a doctor within a half hour, now I have the prescription. I can't wait to see how this works for me.
The key is breaking our habits. This is my struggle currently. Most times I stay busy and don’t think of a drink but there’s times it crosses my mind out of relating it to habit
I drank very heavily for several years, like 20 years, actually. I drank and drove constantly, I often drank beer WHILE I drove. I was just smashed all the time. Everyone, myself included, thought I was going to die early. Then something happened which I never would've imagined, I kid you not: I lost my taste for alcohol. This was so foreign to me, I actually TRIED for a good two years to reacquire the "taste." It was like I didn't know what to do if I wasn't going to be a total alcoholic fuck up. But it's left me. It just left me. That was five years ago. I don't drink anymore. If I DO crack a beer on a rare occasion, I barely get one down and I'm just off it. I used to drink 24 to 30 beers in a night. I dunno how or why, but that's what happened with me.
Hi Katie ,a really useful and handy vlog ........one of your subscribers got in touch with me yesterday and gave me a link showing me how I can get hold off Naltrexone over here in UK without a prescription ,so many thanks ,yet again .Bear .
Thanks for charging. I have been on it for two years. When I first started after hitting the peak of my alcohol abuse. After one drink I felt repulsed. With therapy and this I have been 2 yrs sober. Many people don’t know about this because they don’t talk to the doctor truthfully about their drinking. Unfortunately, we don’t realize we need help until everything comes down in many cases.
I also tried to bing drink on naltrexone. The medicine works. I never got that huge kick that I use to have after the first beer. And when I continued to drink I just got drowsy. So If you are a problem drinker and want to go out on the pub and have two beers instead of five or six it works.
If your doctor won't play ball, check the Find a Physician menu on this page: www.cthreefoundation.org/home.html The first two items on that menu are for those in the US.
Yes! Best of luck to you Deanna... reach out if you ever need or post a comment, lots of helpful people here. Also some great facebook groups - "Your Choice, Your Recovery" and "The Sinclair Method Warriors" amongst others!
Really interesting. It’s definitely something that you have to try, because without trying you would never know how it changes you. I haven’t really slowed up the drinking, but I definitely feel the decision is there later on in the evening. Amazing! I really appreciate your updated videos, thank you so much
Thank you for this video. I'm going to contact my Dr about this med. I'm not an every day drinker but my days off I start in the morning and stop when I'm just to tired. Your info was very interesting.
Started Naltrexone (TSM) only 2 weeks ago and there's a very noticeable decrease in my alcohol intake, furthermore cravings are rare now. I'm really happy I found that Claudia Christian video on UA-cam, that started my 'journey'. I really enjoy your videos, Katie, with your experience; they give me hope. Thank you so much for sharing!! Edit 2: link to Claudia Christian's video: ua-cam.com/video/6EghiY_s2ts/v-deo.html
yes!! that's so wonderful thanks for sharing. I am so grateful for her video too and having discovered this method. Life changing... all my best to you on this journey :)
I started taking naltrexone on Thursday and now it’s Tuesday and only drank once out of those 5 days and I thought it was disgusting and stopped immediately. So happy I was prescribed this (: I’m also so happy I decided in my 20s thar i should stop drinking and didn’t wait till later. It was like a 27th birthday gift to myself.
Hello Katie! I am a new subscriber and I have to say your videos have been outstanding for me. I have just recently got in touch with my doctors and I am in the process of getting my prescription for naltrexone. I am so glad I came across your videos because it is great to hear the people who are using the sinclair methods perspective. I hope you continue to post these updates because it feels great to have somewhat of almost mentor. I look forward to seeing your process . And i can't wait to start mine ! Is there any one particular part of starting the medication worth pointing out/ reinforcing ?
Hi there! So great to connect with you on here. I appreciate the feedback on the videos... that's why I started making them because I was looking for resources when I first learned about it (other than Claudia's tedtalk) and it was so limited and made me wonder if this was too good to be true and/or a celebrity pushing a product. haha. I anticipate I will still make them as long as I'm called to do so - which I imagine will be for a while because my life is literally changed in the best ways possible from it. Re: your question on starting the medication... for me it was helpful to start with 1/2 a pill the first couple of times while I adjusted to the side effects (they went away for the most part by the 3rd time). And just give yourself the full hour before drinking... and be patient and kind to yourself during the process! It will be filled with ups and downs but for me it's been a trajectory of upward growth. I remember a couple months in the first time I was dealing with a lot of anger since starting and I had 0 desire to turn to alcohol. I was experiencing it all 100% sober and I felt so alive. And it's not a consistent drop in craving, frequency and qty in drinks but it's overall going to go down over time. Some weeks I would drink 3 times, some weeks I would drink once. Now after 8 months as I said I consistently drink 3-4 times a month the past couple months. I hope you keep me updated and let me know if I can be a resource as you begin the journey! So excited for you.
So happy you replied ! I am so appreciative of all your stories and support. I am so sad if anyone that dismissing your progression. People saying you are not an alcoholic to begin with completely erks me because anything is better than no progress
Hello! I Hope you have looked into it! It really does save lives, i see it first hand every single day. If you want to try the Sinclair Method, here is a directory of doctors that will prescribe the medication to get started: cthreefoundation.org/telemedicine. Wishing you the best.
Katie show people the letter which they can give to their Dr. It is a letter which is on the cthreefoundation.org site. I also found it somewhere else. It provides the Dr. some info on Sinclair Method and might help folks get the prescription they desire. So I have printed it and other supporting info for my Dr. whom may or may not be familiar with Naltrexone.
Patriot for Truth thanks so much for sharing that link.. and I will! I’m going to make another video soon about TSM resources and will discuss that. Thanks again appreciate it a lot.
She only takes the pill, but there are lots of people on Reddit that talk about the shot and it’s interesting. I opted for the shot but it’s not available in Canada, only the pill, but that’s ok! I’ve been taking it daily:).
This was very helpful video. I have similar struggle with alcohol. Can’t stop drinking once I start. I’m sitting in the doctors place right now and going to ask for my first Naltrexone pills. I hope it’s going to help me.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery yes I got it. I think it work very well for me. Even only half pill reduces my alcohol appetite to none. It’s a very good medicine.
I used to almost drink 3/4th a fifth of Jameson every day with 6 beers. I recently have cut out liquor entirely for the past 5 months, however, I still drink 8-9 beers a day. It's a great step, but it's still the same mentality just less of a BAC. I really feel Naltrexone will really help this from your video!
Hi Katie ,it's Bear again .So I took my first 25mg half tablet of Naltrexone at work Thurs as I wanted to see if this simple drug would work ? Bought a btl of wine which is my normal habit after work waited 1 1/4 hrs and took a sip ……….such a weird feeling ,I was waiting for that normal kick of pleasure and nothing happened !! took the glass to my living room ,took another larger sip ,tasted like wine but nothing .I have trouble describing the lack lustre feeling I had when I sipped the wine :) I had no desire what so ever to finish the glass as would be my normal practise,it took me an hour to finish the glass and I threw about 3 sips away .Same thing last night ,Friday just the one glass .I have 3 days off and don't trust myself to not drink over this period ,so will continue now with TSM using Naltrexone .Two side effects I noticed ,1.My tummy is slightly queasy for a while .2.I have lost my appetite ,a good thing as I'm over weight anyway .Thankyou again Katie .I now need to watch all your earlier posts again and track my progress from the start including weight,bp,how I'm feeling and oh Yes order some more Naltrexone .Keep up the Great work ,you through your videos have started me on a healthier lifestyle path ,Bless you .
Bear I'm so happy to hear that you are noticing a difference already in your alcohol intake. That is really amazing. I sense that your side effects will go away... keep me posted. I'm rooting for you! You got this...
Hey Katie, thanks for your videos!!!! Love them!!!! I just got a prescription of Naltrexone from my doc last week. 50 mg. He said take one a day. So, I take it in the morning. So you and Claudia, take one pill an hour before you drink. How many milligrams are you taking, and also, do you take one in the morning as well. Or, do you only take Nalprexone when you think you're going to drink. Because if one takes one in the morning. I know the half life is 4 to 13 hours. So, if one went out to dinner that evening and decided to a beer or glass of wine. Is another pill necessary. I was wondering how you did it. Thanks!!!! Take care!!!
I've also been prescribed one pill daily, but was wondering if I could possibly drop down to a pill an hour before drinking like this lovely lady as I believe I may be having fatigue/low energy as a side effect
Thanks for the video. I was curious what your thoughts are with the 12 step recovery/total abstinence method compared to the Sinclair method? Do you feel like the 12 step method would guilt trip the way you're doing things?
I support any method that works for a person! I think we're all so unique that we can't say one method for all. 12 steps/aa did not work for me because i hated having to call myself an alcoholic and be powerless... and I never had a group I resonate with. That's me personally. Some people have great AA groups and I know of some people who even practice TSM and go to AA still...
Hello, I am 18 years old, my father is a heavy drinker and wants to quit but doesn't know how, so I was just wondering if you have had any relapses (if you feel comfortable answering), my dad has quit in the past, but that was only because he had to for a ignition interlock, the hardest part are the cravings for him, we are trying to see if this could be a effective long term solution, anyways, your videos have given me and my dad a bit of hope, also are you aware of any experiences using The Sinclair Method with vivitrol ( the monthly injection), I really appreciate you sharing your experience, thanks for reading if you see this.
I'm trying this for the first time. Been a true alcoholic for a very long time. I am sad to say, this seems to be working as intended. I was secretly hoping it wouldn't work. I thought it my head "How could any pill REALLY stop what booze does for me?" but so far it seems to be doing just that. I feel the other effects of drinking, the ones that I usually don't notice because the good feelings cover that up, but not the good feelings. I just feel the other affects. It's ruining the drinking for me. All I really want now is for the affects of the drinks to go away so I can continue my night soberly and the thought of another drink is SO not desirable, which is 100 percent contradictory to the way it's always been. I am disappointing while at the same time FILLED with hope. A strange feeling indeed. I never thought I could drink and then just stop. It's always been all or nothing.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery I am doing well. Thanks. It's been a few weeks and aside from the couple times I purposely didnt take the pill it works just fine. I just have to take it. I decided to take it first thing in the morning so if I get a craving later I'm safe. I've managed to have a drink or two while on it and nothing more. It's a first for me. This thing works. So much less stressfull than trying to jump through all the 12 step hoops.
Today is my first evening on the neltrexone and currently I’ve had 2 drinks thinking I was going to feel the way I would normally feel while drinking. Wanting more and more but even after the first drink I didn’t feel a need for another I only had the second out of curiosity to see if anything changed it didn’t and it’s such a strange experience. I don’t feel a need to have anything at all. And question why I even finished the first 😂 very curious to see where this goes in the coming months. Thanx for sharing your experience you helped me find this life changing drug. I’m just in awe.
I’m not in depression but the medication worked very well for me. To the point I feel kinda like a big lump. I’m no fun anymore……and I hate being around drunk talk. Will I ever have fun again?
Yes! Give it time. I recommend pursuing old hobbies you loved before you developed a drinking problem. Starting there is a simple way to rediscover fun in life.
Wow, I never considered one to two drinks a day 4 times a week a problem. I think drinking everyday or until you black out a problem to warrant taking a prescription medication. Good luck my friend.
I was drinking a bottle or more of wine a day which is why I went on the medication and the method :) by this video I had already made a lot of progress on the method at reducing my drinking.
I'm only on day 3 doing TSM and already having a hard time finishing my second 6.6% abv beer. Not even interested in something harder thinking it will get me drunk faster. Last week this day, I had 8 drinks, which was pretty much my average for the last two years. I'm still at 25mg, not even the recommended 50mg dose.
Is there a book I can read on it. My grandmother is going through some hard times ( well it's what i call it) and if I remember right the judge is making her get on this medication after she gets out of jail I am just looking to be more informative and maybe a book to read on this subject
Hey there, I'm so sorry to hear this. Yes, there is the book "The Cure for Alcoholism" by Dr Roy Eskapa. I can email you a copy if you write to me at embodydaily@gmail.com. or you can order it online. I hope that helps! I am sorry to hear about the trouble with your grandma :(
Hi there! Sure thing, it depends where you are located. Through our program we offer a physician referral service for a telemedicine doctor who will prescribe... you can learn more here: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program
OMG, I just took the pill for the first time ever. Friends are coming over in about an hour, there will be drinks. I'm kind of scared because for me it's the biggest pleasure I I can't even imagine not wanting another drink. When I hate it (usually the next day, obviously) I hate but when I love it... It's like I'm waiting to see a magic trick or something. I'll update tomorrow!
you and I have the same symptoms as you described but I think its about breaking the habit. if you can get the monkey off your back it builds discipline and a strong will. I want to cut down to every other week or once a month.what do you think?
Hey there Rick! Yes, for me, simply breaking the habit wasn't enough as I was biologically addicted to alcohol. Even if I went 6 months without drinking, the obsessive thoughts and desires were still there until I would finally give in. With TSM, it has removed the biological addiction from my brain where now I hardly ever think of alcohol and have very little desire to drink. Do you feel that you are addicted to alcohol?
I just took Naltrexone for this first time, I took 25mg as it was my first time and read that it's better to start low. Then further reading and probably my personality meant after I waited for the 1 hour I took the second 25mg. I cracked my first beer 1-hour post the first 25mg and am now on my second beer. To be honest I feel exactly the same or maybe a bit more drunk than usual. I will be opening the third! I'm just approaching hour 2 so the whole 50mg is in my system. I'm pretty overweight, around 110kg, so maybe I needed a higher dose. I'm just going to keep taking it before I drink and see what happens, I was expecting a profound change in the feeling of being drunk but haven't experienced that at all, I know it wouldn't help with the craving but still feel them warm affect I love and crave.
You'll find that it is a gradual process... our alcohol addictions are complex so it takes time to undo all that. Taking the pill at least 1 hour before drinking is most important...wishing you the best!! :)
Embody Daily I haven’t drank for like 5 days now and I don’t even want to. It’s weird because I still really like drinking on the naltrexone but am fine with the buzz from 2 beers. The thought of drinking now just isn’t attractive, so weird!
It has been shown to work better with the medication in the targeted dose. What I have heard from doctors who do the shot is that they may also recommend their patients take the pill as well but the shot is sort of an insurance so they always have some nal in their system. How are you doing today?
When can you take Naltrexone; anytime like in detox or do you have to stop drinking for a certain length of time before you can take naltrexone, anybody??
most people do not need to stop drinking....some do benefit from this. You can learn more about The Sinclair Method here: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-sinclair-method
Hey there... i went in for couple of consultation... n i m was pissed off.... they prescribed me acamprosate rather then Naltrexrone... If u know any theory or any1 has any experiences abt acamprosate pls pls pls reply... as there r no much posts available for acamprosate...
I will let you know. I work with RiaHealth.com and I know we're doing a blog post about that medication this month. I can share it with you or you can visit riahealth.com/blog. Are you still looking to find naltrexone? Do you have a physician you can go to?
Seems like a method that will work for people who abuse alcohol. A true alcoholic isn’t going to take a pill that STOPS THE FEELING YOU WANT FROM DRINKING. That’s asinine. I know countless others like me who are in the same boat. Vivitrol shows much better results over time. Not to mention, you can still have pleasurable experiences while on the shot. It’s not like your opioid receptors are the only part of your brain that induces pleasure.
Do you ever get I’ll drinking on it? Or anyone? I had two shots at 6pm and I take my pill at 10am. I had two shots and I got a little tummy ache. I still want to enjoy a drink but no body pain.
hello, following TSM typically the pill is taken 1-2 hours before drinking. usually side effects do go away for most people... for me personally probiotics helped. not sure what you're feeling with your stomach ache?
A doctor can prescribe it. Many doctors are not familiar with it for AUD so some may not be comfortable prescribing. CThreeFoundation.org has a list of physicians and providers
This Method really helped me loose the desire to drink. Last year I was still in the process and now I decline any chance to drink. Which is unheard of, mostly I have no desire to take the pill (since I am experiencing alot of depression and general disinterest in most things that I used to care about , questioning if taking Naltrexone has had a negative effect on my already depressed state. I fear what would happen if I were to drink without the pill, so I abstain.
Angel Lighten that's what I did try . I guess you misunderstood. I'm at the point where I don't indulge at all unless I take the pill since drinking without the pill now would be bad from what I understand.. but since taking the pill makes me just less happy all around about any activities I partake in . I avoid drinking and taking the pill at all costs. Even though I would like to enjoy an occasional drink on the pill , ( and it did work for me as far as not drinking more than a couple) it's not worth causing more depression. It's hard to explain.
After 2-6 drinks I've felt 'done' on nal. But that occurs less frequently than normal. Usually there is enough desire to keep drinking unless I have some obligation. Most of the time I don't notice a difference tbh. Maybe my indian bought stuff is weaker or something. The effect of nal has more so been craving/desire drops on the subconscious before I start. I don't resonate with the people who can't finish a drink or whatever on nal. It works, but there are a ton of 2 steps forward 1 step back. I've felt on the brink of extinction many times, but have fallen back to it. My chart certainly speaks for itself as I have pretty noticeable decreases over time, but TSM isn't like a drug where there is this huge night and day difference. It isn't a magic pill, at least not in the way you think it is. It takes commitment and time.
you're so right about that - it takes commitment and time. I have heard overseas prescriptions could risk not being 100% authentic. Have you tried CThreeFoundation.org for a physician? Also, I know some people respond better to it genetically than others. And of course there are a lot of external factors that can influence drinking - just like you said if you don't have an obligation you can drink more. It does take some effort and baby steps to rebuild one's life beyond alcohol...naltrexone helps with the compulsive cravings and binges....but we still have to break the habit and create a life worth living beyond alcohol...which takes time and self introspection and personal development. I wish you the best on this method and hope your faith stays strong and that you see the benefits of it. thank you for your comment.
Hello from Brazil again!! I'm now starting my third month on naltrexone and I notice that my desire to drink has been deacreasing steadly since I started. On Feb. I drank every day, but much less than I used to. On March I didn' t drink on a daily basis. Based on your experience, can I expect to drink less and less as time goes on??? Thanks in advance.🙏
Ieda ZS hello there from California! Super excited to hear that for you. Based on my experience, yes, I have drank less and less and less as time goes on. Now after eight months i’m going longer and longer periods of time without drinking, and when I drink, one drink is usually plenty. when I first started TSM I was still drinking two, three, sometimes four drinks a session. The frequency and quantity continues to decline steadily. Excited for you!
if someone is in the place where they are concerned with withdrawal, this method can be really helpful because it allows a person to reduce their drinking slowly so no withdrawal experiences are had.
Howdy! I've read in "The Cure for Alcoholism" that TSM can be a blueprint for treating other addictions such as Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamine, sex, Gambling, Chocolates, Smoking, Computer, Hacking, and Pathological Thrill-Seeking. There is still research needed on which medication treatment can be used. I can email you a copy of the book with all the information if you'd like, let me know.
My family doesn’t offer me alcohol because they know I am an alcoholic but anyways thanks for sharing today is my first day on vivitrol though I’m confused the doctor told me to abstain from alcohol
Hey there! Some doctors suggest to take this medication without drinking. I follow "The Sinclair Method" which uses targeted pharmacological extinction of alcohol addiction. So, you still drink on the medication in order to un-do the addiction to alcohol. I take Naltrexone in pill form, taking it 1 hour before I drink and only on drinking days... and I drink about once a month now days, if that. Let me know if I can be a resource to you at all. Wishing you all the best!
The Sinclair Method cannot be used / followed when using Vivitrol. The Naltrexone must be taken in pill form so that only the alcoholism / act of drinking can be targeted for pharmacological extinction.
Hi Katie - I am still trying 25mg before drinking. I normally go to the pub after going to the gym. So I have tried taking it before working out. I have noticed that I sweat a lot more but I actually feel more focused and seem to find being on a treadmill for 50 mins is easy? Although I am sweating more; I do not crave a beer after training. However, my habit is still to go to the bar. But I think in general I am drinking less. I normally snack when I drink so I guess my calorie intake is also going down. I have read that weight loss can be a side effect? Certainly I feel lighter, fitter and coping with stress better?
Hey Mike. How's it going for you? That is really interesting you are sweating more and finding more focus. Fascinating. I noticed I was eating a little less too because drinking was causing me to snack and crave unhealthy foods.
Naltrexone works on any dopamine release, gambling, exercise (endorphin), alcohol etc. I would imagine the harder workouts are due to you craving the enjoyment from the workout but the Naltrexone 'blocking' the reward pathway. Just my 2c. Hoping to start TSM on 10th April.
Hello! If you’d like to join our program for daily guidance and support, we will set you up with a telemedicine provider for naltrexone. thrivealcoholrecovery.com or you can also visit cthreefoundation.org for a directory of physicians. Wishing you the BEST!!!!
Hi there! Have you looked into our program here at Thrive? It is only $97/month, or a one-time fee of $997. This does not include medication but we would refer you to one of our affordable telemedicine physicians. This program will guide you through the use of naltrexone, as well as behavior and lifestyle changes. www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hy there, I've got to questions. 1. If you have a problem with alcohol why would your husband offer you a wine? 2. Do you plan on stopping drinking altogether, because 8 months seems like a long time? Thank you.
hi :) thanks for your comment and questions! 1) my husband offered me alcohol because he knew I was on The Sinclair Method and this method works to undo the dependence by drinking in combination with a targeted dose of naltrexone. 2) it's now been about 1.5 years since I started TSM, and about 4 months since I've drank. My original intention was to drink in moderation on special occasions, which I did for a while. But I've since continued to lose interest in alcohol so don't drink anymore. I hope that helps!
Hi, how are you doing now? This method takes time to work (many months) and changes are gradual but continuous. If you'd like more personalized support I'd love to have you check out our online program for naltrexone and the sinclair method www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program
Hi Rick, I am at a point where I am enjoying drinking less and less. While I still drink a few times a month, it's about 1-2 drinks and I enjoy it to an extent - but often I would just rather have water or something non-alcoholic. Now that I am no longer addicted to alcohol, it doesn't really have the same appeal to me anymore... and I am so glad for that!
I took 30mg with 450mg of Zyban. This is the generic version of Contrave for weight loss. I'm now doing 5mg Naltrexone a.k.a LDN and 450mg Zyban and it's all but killed my desire to drink. I've had OCD and depression for decades and used alcohol to self medicate. Trust me this works and you don't need the usual 50mg long term. Get a medical ID if you use this as opioid pain meds won't work. You would need dangerous amounts to overcome the opioid receptor blockade.
Therefore, is Naltrexone a cure? It just sounds like a waste of time. I've been sober for the best part of 10 years and just drink alcohol free beer. I don't know if I'd be keen to take a pill just to have 2 beers and still not get pissed. The whole concept of alcohol is to feel different.... I would just like to ask.. Do you still feel tipsy or slightly impaired after having a couple when you are on Naltrexone?.... And if not then what is the point?
The point of the treatment is to reset the brain so it's not wired to crave alcohol or drink impulsively anymore. People can then still drink in moderation and over time, no longer have the urge to get 'pissed drunk' - it's like you become a "normal" drinker. For me, it allowed me to easily quit alcohol almost 2 years ago because I just lose the desire for it. I hope that helps!
I just......my grandfather said something to me when I was 16 yrs old. He said “something that sounds to good to be true probably is”. As a recovering alcoholic, I tend to have a HUGE doubt about a pill that could end my nightmare of cravings. I’ve been sober for 4 yrs with one slip.....I don’t classify it as a relapse because I actually felt sick when I drank 2 beers 2 yrs in to my recovery & pretty much felt like shit because of it. Oh and I don’t really have any conscious “triggers”.....in other words I never drank because I was sad, or depressed or angry or anything else. I drank because I LOVED the way I felt when I drank......until 23 yrs later of drinking EVERY DAY. Then, I was so sick and tired it wasn’t fun anymore.
Hi there Ed... firstly, way to go on your sobriety - that is a huge accomplishment! Secondly, I understand where you're coming from. I was in disbelief too... but it does indeed work for about 80% of people who take Naltrexone following the Sinclair Method (1 pill, 1 hour before you drink). There's a great book by Dr Roy Eskapa that goes into the science of it, called "The Cure for Alcoholism: The medically proven way to eliminate alcohol addiction." I can email you a copy if you want. The wiring of the addiction in the brain is undone over time and you are returned to the state of mind you were in pre-addiciton. Happy to suggest more resources of course if you wish. All the best to you! Katie
Ed M hey there! CThreeFoundation.org is an amazing nonprofit devoted to TSM. On the website they have a page where you can find a list of doctors in various states. There are many telemedicine options as well... let me know if you need more info. 😊
Hi Tim! I take it 1 hour before I drink by mouth. Naltrexone in the pill form. I don't take it on days that I don't drink - so I take it about 1-2 times a month at this point in time :)
Hi Katie, have you ever taken the pill and not drank alcohol because you didn’t feel like it after taking the pill? I have been on TSM for about 2 weeks and am having great success.
hooray! congrats to you. For me, sometimes I would take the pill and not want to drink...but I always drank after taking the pill--even just a few sips to count it as an extinction session. In a way I felt it helped me move toward extinction faster. Not everyone agrees on this point so it's really up to you.. but that was my practice :) if you take the pill and for whatever reason you don't have access to alcohol or something, it's not a huge deal.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery i took a pill waited About i would say 50 to a hour and i dranl and dint black out but still was drinking my regular amount of alcahol amd still got drunk? The pill dint kick in?
2day was my 1st time trying naltrxone. I took the pill at 7pm bcuz i thought i was going to drink around 8 or 8:30 but i didnt end up drinking until 11pm. I experienced dry mouth & a slight headache in the hours b4 i drank. I got home & i just had a glass of whiskey on the rocks with a splash of club soda & my headache intensified, i feel nauseous & i also feel like throwing up. I feel a little buzzed & i have not even finished my 1st full drink. I want to have a 2nd drink but the side effects are making me think twice & making me feel a little iffy about having another one. I wanted to try naltrexone at my house b4 going out to a bar bcuz i didnt know how i would react to the medication. Are the side effects i am having normal? I am not a daily drinker but i consider myself a weekend alcoholic. Bcuz every weekend i have to have my whiskey. I would appreciate any feed back...thanks
I’m not a daily drinker either but I am a weekend binge drinker . How has it been for you? My doc prescribed me this and I’m going to start it tomorrow .
@@erikauntitled Hi Erika....well i spoke to a couple of people i met online & they said i was feeling so horrible after i took the 1st pill bcuz maybe it was to strong for me at the moment. I was told to cut the pill in half & drink it. Until my body got used to the medication so i did. The headaches, dizziness, & wanting to barf went away. So far when im on the medication i have noticed my drinking has reduced. If i were u i would start with half of the pill so your body can get used it too bcuz my side effects when i took the whole thing at 1st were no joke. After my body got usted to the medication i can now take the whole pill.
jrherrera631 thanks! That’s what my doc recommended to split the pill in half at first . How long did it take for you to start taking the whole pill? I’m just confused my doc told me to take it every day even if I don’t drink every day .
@@erikauntitled He probably told you to take1 everyday so your body can start getting used to the medication & then he'll probably cut you down to only when u drink alcohol. But i cant speculate so i would just go over it with him. But i took half of the pill every day for a couple days until my body got used 2it. Now i just take the whole pill an hour b4 i drink. But like i said b4 i would go over it again with your doctor since every person is different.
jrherrera631 update on my 2nd day does this med work right away ? I literally have no craving to drink more but it feels sooo weird it’s like my body is in denial lol have a bottle of whiskey and only had one drink usually I drink more before I meet my friends . It’s so odd .
I took it for a few days I felt so nauseous and horrible headaches all day . I stopped taking it . I think that the vivitrol just made me feel so sick I didn’t feel like drinking but that’s about it . I am glad it worked for other people it didn’t for me :(
Hi Jacqueline, so sorry to hear that. Was it Naltrexone you were taking? I just made a video about the nausea and what worked for someone else, have you seen it yet? Not sure if you've already tried this... ua-cam.com/video/EKwZCH9bLMg/v-deo.html
I think you didn't want more after the 1 beer because you enjoyed it as you would anything else, like a refreshing, good tasting non-alcoholic drink or good food. Perhaps you didn't drink the beer for a buzz, but because it's just good tasting and refreshing. I've never been a big drinker but a nice beer once in a blue moon or small glass of red wine with good food goes down really nice. But i wouldn't desire to have more than half or 1 tops. And it seems that's how you were after taking the pill.
Please can somebody help me out I have a friend that's on medication taken medication and the Coumnity Out Reach is for a bull crap in my life my son continues to think you could play games and he's 29 years old and me as a mother I don't deserve the way he treats me he help me with the medication drinks he drinks vodka so he I don't know I need somebody help me since Acacian of the medication he doesn't take it he says he skates thanks
resnor 007 hi there 👋🏼 what’s great about TSM is a person can still drink alcohol if they choose without it being a problem in their life. I still drink from time to time following TSM.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery I think you missed the point.. Why would your husband offer you a drink when he knows you're an alcoholic (regardless of you being on or off the Sinclair Method).
@@saltlauren9888 Salt Lauren , people ask this question when they are not familiar with how the sinclair method works. drinking with the medication is part of healing on the sinclair method. every time you drink on the medication, you are working to extinct the addiction. My husband knew this and we had an agreement as I went through this process. This day in particular I had already taken the medication and had a little to drink, so he offered me a glass of wine. That is why. TSM is different than any other method it's not traditional. Drinking with the medication leads to unlearning the addiction over time...hence me being 8 months sober now. Hope that helps you understand more.
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It works!!! Dare I say it, it was easy. I’ve been to rehab twice and 100’s of AA meetings over the course of 15 years. Completely hopeless. I went to Dr. Sophie. She very casually asked if use tried naltrexone. Never heard of it. She said she thinks it’ll help. “Take a pill now, then go and have a drink.” No argument there. So I did. I ordered a double vodka soda and took one sip. I started playing on my phone. The next thing I knew, it was 45 minutes later. I had taken 2 sips and forgotten I even had the drink. I didn’t finish it and had no desire to I almost cried. I have never been so thankful to someone in my entire life. I take one pill every morning and have no desire to drink. Just out of curiosity (stupid, I know), I had a drink one time. Halfway through, the normal warmth and pleasure I get was not there. It may as well have been a Diet Coke. I left it on the bar and went home. This drug is absolutely amazing and it’s infuriating that more people don’t know about it. I cannot recommend it enough if you’re ready to quit.
I've been drinking everyday for the past few years. Only stopping for 2 or 3 days here and there. I talked to my doc and was really surprised at how easy it was to just say hey, I wanna drink less. It's day one for me right now. Picked up my prescription earlier today. I'm really hoping this works. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
So happy for you 🎉🎉🎉 this method is not an instant fix but it can be a permanent one. Changed my life!! If you’d like to plug into a program that gives you daily support and resources for this journey, you can learn more here: thrivealcoholrecovery.com
It was an instant fix for me! It was easy.😊😊
How's it going Jessie are you still using Naltrexone?
Could we get an update?
So true. I can only have one beer and literally can't choke another one down. I drank heavily since I was in my teens. I'm 42 now and have been to treatment 4 times. The longest I've ever been sober is 5 months. Naltrexone is a wonderful tool to have. It has saved my life.
Yes! Choking it down is a good way to put it. I am still in disbelief this is the case haha. Naltrexone and TSM has saved my life too... the longer i'm on it the greater my perspective is on how far I've come. So grateful words can't describe!
I agree! Doc have me Naktrexin after I got it if detox
here's a few ideas for giving up alcohol at home
Try to eat food while you are drinking - this cuts down the amount you drink.
Take a break from drinking.
Make a note of how much you drink, then you know if you are cutting down.
Set goals - don't make them too difficult at first.
Pick 1 or 2 days or each week when you will not drink . Then, try to stop drinking for one week per month.
(I read these and why they work from Adoette drink plan website )
I'm planning to stop and getting on a helping ad
@Walkin Dude this worked for u walkin dude please respond
I am 25 and started this method this weekend. Typically in a weekend I would have 60-100+ drinks (Thursday-Sunday, big binge drinker). This weekend I have had 11. Unreal what this method does!
I am SO STOKED to see that you're so young and making this change now. That's very wise. Way to go, and yes, it's unreal! :)
It is in insane. It works!!!
I just started TSM, I am a heavy drinker. I took my first dose of naltrexone, waited the hour. I drank 3 shots of rum and waited for the the buzz to kick in...15 minutes later I had absolutely no desire to continue...the bottle had no appeal. The next day I decided to take the pill first thing in the morning, 12 hours later I had a couple shots just to see how long the effect would be. same result. no buzz, and I really didn't want a drink, I did it mainly for science.
@Mike Rich there was a definite cloud of sorts, but nothing like being hungover. my liver appreciates the help as well.
No buzz.
Bummer.
Isn’t it insane?!? It was easy!!! I love it!!
I started this treatment and soon found myself in deep depression. I will say I was very happy with the results for the first 1-2 weeks. When depression slowly started creeping in week 2-3 I assumed it was the standard depression, most likely related to drinking. I was drinking much less, only 2-3 drinks per night. Slowly the depression developed into suicidal thoughts. I have read this is a very rare reaction, but have determined that it is the case for me. I stopped taking Naltrexone 3 days ago and have felt progressively better each day. I appreciate you doing these videos, you are part of the reason I found this treatment. I know it works like a miracle for many, and I hope that it works for the rest of you too. Good luck everyone, and remember, even if it doesn't work for you, there is ALWAYS another option.. Stay strong... Stay connected to others.. You will find strength in others. And you will give strength to others even if you don't know it when it happens.
Thank you for sharing this and I am so glad you are okay. God bless you.
Fascinating! First I've ever heard about it! Thanks for sharing..............
I want to thank you SO much for these videos. With the link you provided in one of them, I was able to speak with a doctor within a half hour, now I have the prescription. I can't wait to see how this works for me.
Alright Audrey!! Wish you the best. here as a resource if you need.
The key is breaking our habits. This is my struggle currently. Most times I stay busy and don’t think of a drink but there’s times it crosses my mind out of relating it to habit
I drank very heavily for several years, like 20 years, actually. I drank and drove constantly, I often drank beer WHILE I drove. I was just smashed all the time. Everyone, myself included, thought I was going to die early. Then something happened which I never would've imagined, I kid you not: I lost my taste for alcohol. This was so foreign to me, I actually TRIED for a good two years to reacquire the "taste." It was like I didn't know what to do if I wasn't going to be a total alcoholic fuck up. But it's left me. It just left me. That was five years ago. I don't drink anymore. If I DO crack a beer on a rare occasion, I barely get one down and I'm just off it. I used to drink 24 to 30 beers in a night. I dunno how or why, but that's what happened with me.
that is AMAZING!
I'm gonna keep taking my Naltrexone! I really believe it is starting to help me loose my taste for drinking .
Thanks for sharing. I'm fixing to give it a try!
How beautiful. Well done. God bless.
Hi Katie ,a really useful and handy vlog ........one of your subscribers got in touch with me yesterday and gave me a link showing me how I can get hold off Naltrexone over here in UK without a prescription ,so many thanks ,yet again .Bear .
Yay, that's great to hear, Bear!! Keep me posted :)
Thanks for charging. I have been on it for two years. When I first started after hitting the peak of my alcohol abuse. After one drink I felt repulsed. With therapy and this I have been 2 yrs sober. Many people don’t know about this because they don’t talk to the doctor truthfully about their drinking. Unfortunately, we don’t realize we need help until everything comes down in many cases.
very good point. congratulations on your sobriety :)
Thank you so much for this video. :)
I have seen these. Great. Done it myself. For a .. while. Big up the acamprosate. That's amazing aswel.
Thanks for all your videos. I've bought the book and just gotten my first dose of Naltrexone. Fingers crossed.
awesome!!! wish you the best. let me know if I can be a resource :)
I also tried to bing drink on naltrexone. The medicine works. I never got that huge kick that I use to have after the first beer. And when I continued to drink I just got drowsy.
So If you are a problem drinker and want to go out on the pub and have two beers instead of five or six it works.
Just got my prescriptions of Chantix and Naltexone. Starting Chantix today and my Dr. suggested I start the Naltrxone in a few weeks. Wish me luck!
great luck to you!
Awesome!!! Great job.
Going to ask my Dr. about this.
Thank you so much :)
If your doctor won't play ball, check the Find a Physician menu on this page:
www.cthreefoundation.org/home.html
The first two items on that menu are for those in the US.
Yes! Best of luck to you Deanna... reach out if you ever need or post a comment, lots of helpful people here. Also some great facebook groups - "Your Choice, Your Recovery" and "The Sinclair Method Warriors" amongst others!
Thank you......I needed the advice right about now. Second month and committed from Hawaii🤙
yes that's wonderful to hear. How have your results been so far?
Really interesting. It’s definitely something that you have to try, because without trying you would never know how it changes you. I haven’t really slowed up the drinking, but I definitely feel the decision is there later on in the evening. Amazing! I really appreciate your updated videos, thank you so much
It is AMAZING.
Thank you for this video. I'm going to contact my Dr about this med. I'm not an every day drinker but my days off I start in the morning and stop when I'm just to tired. Your info was very interesting.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment. Wish you the best!
Thank you!
You seriously helped me
that's amazing to hear. wishing you the best :)
Excellent
Started Naltrexone (TSM) only 2 weeks ago and there's a very noticeable decrease in my alcohol intake, furthermore cravings are rare now. I'm really happy I found that Claudia Christian video on UA-cam, that started my 'journey'. I really enjoy your videos, Katie, with your experience; they give me hope. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Edit 2: link to Claudia Christian's video: ua-cam.com/video/6EghiY_s2ts/v-deo.html
yes!! that's so wonderful thanks for sharing. I am so grateful for her video too and having discovered this method. Life changing... all my best to you on this journey :)
Going to start this. Wish me luck.
How did it go? I just got the shot today :/
I started taking naltrexone on Thursday and now it’s Tuesday and only drank once out of those 5 days and I thought it was disgusting and stopped immediately. So happy I was prescribed this (: I’m also so happy I decided in my 20s thar i should stop drinking and didn’t wait till later. It was like a 27th birthday gift to myself.
this is amazing girl :)
Hello Katie! I am a new subscriber and I have to say your videos have been outstanding for me. I have just recently got in touch with my doctors and I am in the process of getting my prescription for naltrexone. I am so glad I came across your videos because it is great to hear the people who are using the sinclair methods perspective. I hope you continue to post these updates because it feels great to have somewhat of almost mentor. I look forward to seeing your process . And i can't wait to start mine ! Is there any one particular part of starting the medication worth pointing out/ reinforcing ?
Hi there! So great to connect with you on here. I appreciate the feedback on the videos... that's why I started making them because I was looking for resources when I first learned about it (other than Claudia's tedtalk) and it was so limited and made me wonder if this was too good to be true and/or a celebrity pushing a product. haha. I anticipate I will still make them as long as I'm called to do so - which I imagine will be for a while because my life is literally changed in the best ways possible from it. Re: your question on starting the medication... for me it was helpful to start with 1/2 a pill the first couple of times while I adjusted to the side effects (they went away for the most part by the 3rd time). And just give yourself the full hour before drinking... and be patient and kind to yourself during the process! It will be filled with ups and downs but for me it's been a trajectory of upward growth. I remember a couple months in the first time I was dealing with a lot of anger since starting and I had 0 desire to turn to alcohol. I was experiencing it all 100% sober and I felt so alive. And it's not a consistent drop in craving, frequency and qty in drinks but it's overall going to go down over time. Some weeks I would drink 3 times, some weeks I would drink once. Now after 8 months as I said I consistently drink 3-4 times a month the past couple months. I hope you keep me updated and let me know if I can be a resource as you begin the journey! So excited for you.
So happy you replied ! I am so appreciative of all your stories and support. I am so sad if anyone that dismissing your progression. People saying you are not an alcoholic to begin with completely erks me because anything is better than no progress
Please know you are loved !!
You are loved too!!!
I had a compliance problem. Wid miss on pill to get that buzz. Now I take a pill in the morning itself
I'm new to this. Up until an hour ago I had never heard of this pill... it sounds like it could save my life.
Hello! I Hope you have looked into it! It really does save lives, i see it first hand every single day. If you want to try the Sinclair Method, here is a directory of doctors that will prescribe the medication to get started: cthreefoundation.org/telemedicine. Wishing you the best.
Did you try it yet :)??
Katie show people the letter which they can give to their Dr. It is a letter which is on the cthreefoundation.org site. I also found it somewhere else. It provides the Dr. some info on Sinclair Method and might help folks get the prescription they desire. So I have printed it and other supporting info for my Dr. whom may or may not be familiar with Naltrexone.
Patriot for Truth thanks so much for sharing that link.. and I will! I’m going to make another video soon about TSM resources and will discuss that. Thanks again appreciate it a lot.
Thank you for this video. All I see is videos on the pill. How about the shot, vivitrol? I’m on the shot.
She only takes the pill, but there are lots of people on Reddit that talk about the shot and it’s interesting. I opted for the shot but it’s not available in Canada, only the pill, but that’s ok! I’ve been taking it daily:).
Thanks Katie. I start tmmrw. Scared as shit.
Thank you for sharing your Naltrexone experience. Where can I get it?
Hello! Here is a directory of doctors who prescribe it via telemedicine: cthreefoundation.org/telemedicine. Please let me know if you need more help!
This was very helpful video. I have similar struggle with alcohol. Can’t stop drinking once I start.
I’m sitting in the doctors place right now and going to ask for my first Naltrexone pills. I hope it’s going to help me.
HI! How's it going? Did you get the prescription?
@@thrivealcoholrecovery yes I got it. I think it work very well for me. Even only half pill reduces my alcohol appetite to none. It’s a very good medicine.
I am feeling the same right here right now
I used to almost drink 3/4th a fifth of Jameson every day with 6 beers. I recently have cut out liquor entirely for the past 5 months, however, I still drink 8-9 beers a day. It's a great step, but it's still the same mentality just less of a BAC. I really feel Naltrexone will really help this from your video!
absolutely! good on you. hope you check it out.
Result!
Hi Katie ,it's Bear again .So I took my first 25mg half tablet of Naltrexone at work Thurs as I wanted to see if this simple drug would work ? Bought a btl of wine which is my normal habit after work waited 1 1/4 hrs and took a sip ……….such a weird feeling ,I was waiting for that normal kick of pleasure and nothing happened !! took the glass to my living room ,took another larger sip ,tasted like wine but nothing .I have trouble describing the lack lustre feeling I had when I sipped the wine :) I had no desire what so ever to finish the glass as would be my normal practise,it took me an hour to finish the glass and I threw about 3 sips away .Same thing last night ,Friday just the one glass .I have 3 days off and don't trust myself to not drink over this period ,so will continue now with TSM using Naltrexone .Two side effects I noticed ,1.My tummy is slightly queasy for a while .2.I have lost my appetite ,a good thing as I'm over weight anyway .Thankyou again Katie .I now need to watch all your earlier posts again and track my progress from the start including weight,bp,how I'm feeling and oh Yes order some more Naltrexone .Keep up the Great work ,you through your videos have started me on a healthier lifestyle path ,Bless you .
Bear I'm so happy to hear that you are noticing a difference already in your alcohol intake. That is really amazing. I sense that your side effects will go away... keep me posted. I'm rooting for you! You got this...
Hey Katie, thanks for your videos!!!!
Love them!!!!
I just got a prescription of Naltrexone from my doc last week. 50 mg. He said take one a day. So, I take it in the morning.
So you and Claudia, take one pill an hour before you drink. How many milligrams are you taking, and also, do you take one in the morning as well.
Or, do you only take Nalprexone when you think you're going to drink. Because if one takes one in the morning. I know the half life is 4 to 13 hours. So, if one went out to dinner that evening and decided to a beer or glass of wine. Is another pill necessary.
I was wondering how you did it.
Thanks!!!!
Take care!!!
I've also been prescribed one pill daily, but was wondering if I could possibly drop down to a pill an hour before drinking like this lovely lady as I believe I may be having fatigue/low energy as a side effect
Thanks for the video. I was curious what your thoughts are with the 12 step recovery/total abstinence method compared to the Sinclair method? Do you feel like the 12 step method would guilt trip the way you're doing things?
I support any method that works for a person! I think we're all so unique that we can't say one method for all. 12 steps/aa did not work for me because i hated having to call myself an alcoholic and be powerless... and I never had a group I resonate with. That's me personally. Some people have great AA groups and I know of some people who even practice TSM and go to AA still...
Hello, I am 18 years old, my father is a heavy drinker and wants to quit but doesn't know how, so I was just wondering if you have had any relapses (if you feel comfortable answering), my dad has quit in the past, but that was only because he had to for a ignition interlock, the hardest part are the cravings for him, we are trying to see if this could be a effective long term solution, anyways, your videos have given me and my dad a bit of hope, also are you aware of any experiences using The Sinclair Method with vivitrol ( the monthly injection), I really appreciate you sharing your experience, thanks for reading if you see this.
I'm trying this for the first time. Been a true alcoholic for a very long time. I am sad to say, this seems to be working as intended. I was secretly hoping it wouldn't work. I thought it my head "How could any pill REALLY stop what booze does for me?" but so far it seems to be doing just that. I feel the other effects of drinking, the ones that I usually don't notice because the good feelings cover that up, but not the good feelings. I just feel the other affects. It's ruining the drinking for me. All I really want now is for the affects of the drinks to go away so I can continue my night soberly and the thought of another drink is SO not desirable, which is 100 percent contradictory to the way it's always been. I am disappointing while at the same time FILLED with hope. A strange feeling indeed. I never thought I could drink and then just stop. It's always been all or nothing.
thanks for sharing your story. I know what you mean... I hope you're still doing alright!
@@thrivealcoholrecovery I am doing well. Thanks. It's been a few weeks and aside from the couple times I purposely didnt take the pill it works just fine. I just have to take it. I decided to take it first thing in the morning so if I get a craving later I'm safe. I've managed to have a drink or two while on it and nothing more. It's a first for me. This thing works. So much less stressfull than trying to jump through all the 12 step hoops.
Today is my first evening on the neltrexone and currently I’ve had 2 drinks thinking I was going to feel the way I would normally feel while drinking. Wanting more and more but even after the first drink I didn’t feel a need for another I only had the second out of curiosity to see if anything changed it didn’t and it’s such a strange experience. I don’t feel a need to have anything at all. And question why I even finished the first 😂 very curious to see where this goes in the coming months. Thanx for sharing your experience you helped me find this life changing drug. I’m just in awe.
YAY!!!!
Where are you now
I’m not in depression but the medication worked very well for me. To the point I feel kinda like a big lump. I’m no fun anymore……and I hate being around drunk talk. Will I ever have fun again?
Yes! Give it time. I recommend pursuing old hobbies you loved before you developed a drinking problem. Starting there is a simple way to rediscover fun in life.
Wow, I never considered one to two drinks a day 4 times a week a problem. I think drinking everyday or until you black out a problem to warrant taking a prescription medication. Good luck my friend.
I was drinking a bottle or more of wine a day which is why I went on the medication and the method :) by this video I had already made a lot of progress on the method at reducing my drinking.
I'm only on day 3 doing TSM and already having a hard time finishing my second 6.6% abv beer. Not even interested in something harder thinking it will get me drunk faster. Last week this day, I had 8 drinks, which was pretty much my average for the last two years. I'm still at 25mg, not even the recommended 50mg dose.
Is there a book I can read on it. My grandmother is going through some hard times ( well it's what i call it) and if I remember right the judge is making her get on this medication after she gets out of jail I am just looking to be more informative and maybe a book to read on this subject
Hey there, I'm so sorry to hear this. Yes, there is the book "The Cure for Alcoholism" by Dr Roy Eskapa. I can email you a copy if you write to me at embodydaily@gmail.com. or you can order it online. I hope that helps! I am sorry to hear about the trouble with your grandma :(
May I ask you how could I get Naltrexone? Thank you
Hi there! Sure thing, it depends where you are located. Through our program we offer a physician referral service for a telemedicine doctor who will prescribe... you can learn more here: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program
I can confirm this shit works like she says! I’m still in shock I have been able to drink just a couple drinks literally
Did you experience any side effects? If so for how long? Do you miss the feeling you get from alcohol. I'm afraid of losing that feeling.
You don't get the dopamine rush. Naltrexone blocks the receptors. This stuff has literally saved my life.
I definitely don't want to drink like I used to and I really don't enjoy it much either like I did.
OMG, I just took the pill for the first time ever. Friends are coming over in about an hour, there will be drinks. I'm kind of scared because for me it's the biggest pleasure I I can't even imagine not wanting another drink. When I hate it (usually the next day, obviously) I hate but when I love it... It's like I'm waiting to see a magic trick or something. I'll update tomorrow!
how'd it go?
you and I have the same symptoms as you described but I think its about breaking the habit. if you can get the monkey off your back it builds discipline and a strong will. I want to cut down to every other week or once a month.what do you think?
Hey there Rick! Yes, for me, simply breaking the habit wasn't enough as I was biologically addicted to alcohol. Even if I went 6 months without drinking, the obsessive thoughts and desires were still there until I would finally give in. With TSM, it has removed the biological addiction from my brain where now I hardly ever think of alcohol and have very little desire to drink. Do you feel that you are addicted to alcohol?
Does it make u feel like drunk like you used to feel before talking naltrexone.. This information will be very beneficial for me
you can still get drunk on this method, but the buzz is different on naltrexone. Hard to describe... less 'euphoric' in a way.
I just took Naltrexone for this first time, I took 25mg as it was my first time and read that it's better to start low. Then further reading and probably my personality meant after I waited for the 1 hour I took the second 25mg.
I cracked my first beer 1-hour post the first 25mg and am now on my second beer. To be honest I feel exactly the same or maybe a bit more drunk than usual. I will be opening the third! I'm just approaching hour 2 so the whole 50mg is in my system. I'm pretty overweight, around 110kg, so maybe I needed a higher dose.
I'm just going to keep taking it before I drink and see what happens, I was expecting a profound change in the feeling of being drunk but haven't experienced that at all, I know it wouldn't help with the craving but still feel them warm affect I love and crave.
You'll find that it is a gradual process... our alcohol addictions are complex so it takes time to undo all that. Taking the pill at least 1 hour before drinking is most important...wishing you the best!! :)
Embody Daily I haven’t drank for like 5 days now and I don’t even want to. It’s weird because I still really like drinking on the naltrexone but am fine with the buzz from 2 beers. The thought of drinking now just isn’t attractive, so weird!
How you doing today Nathan??
Does the sinclair method work with vivitrol the injection version of naltrexone?
It has been shown to work better with the medication in the targeted dose. What I have heard from doctors who do the shot is that they may also recommend their patients take the pill as well but the shot is sort of an insurance so they always have some nal in their system. How are you doing today?
This is the effect I get from Gabapentin, interesting 🧐 😊
When can you take Naltrexone; anytime like in detox or do you have to stop drinking for a certain length of time before you can take naltrexone, anybody??
most people do not need to stop drinking....some do benefit from this. You can learn more about The Sinclair Method here: www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-sinclair-method
Hey there... i went in for couple of consultation... n i m was pissed off.... they prescribed me acamprosate rather then Naltrexrone... If u know any theory or any1 has any experiences abt acamprosate pls pls pls reply... as there r no much posts available for acamprosate...
I will let you know. I work with RiaHealth.com and I know we're doing a blog post about that medication this month. I can share it with you or you can visit riahealth.com/blog. Are you still looking to find naltrexone? Do you have a physician you can go to?
Seems like a method that will work for people who abuse alcohol. A true alcoholic isn’t going to take a pill that STOPS THE FEELING YOU WANT FROM DRINKING. That’s asinine. I know countless others like me who are in the same boat. Vivitrol shows much better results over time. Not to mention, you can still have pleasurable experiences while on the shot. It’s not like your opioid receptors are the only part of your brain that induces pleasure.
Do you ever get I’ll drinking on it? Or anyone? I had two shots at 6pm and I take my pill at 10am. I had two shots and I got a little tummy ache. I still want to enjoy a drink but no body pain.
hello, following TSM typically the pill is taken 1-2 hours before drinking. usually side effects do go away for most people... for me personally probiotics helped. not sure what you're feeling with your stomach ache?
it is very true! it is just like this. Kind of boring lol really great pill
May I ask where you got your Naltrexone pill from? Is this something your doctor has prescribed or did you have to enter a treatment facility?
A doctor can prescribe it. Many doctors are not familiar with it for AUD so some may not be comfortable prescribing. CThreeFoundation.org has a list of physicians and providers
Embody Daily thanks so much!
This Method really helped me loose the desire to drink. Last year I was still in the process and now I decline any chance to drink. Which is unheard of, mostly I have no desire to take the pill (since I am experiencing alot of depression and general disinterest in most things that I used to care about , questioning if taking Naltrexone has had a negative effect on my already depressed state. I fear what would happen if I were to drink without the pill, so I abstain.
Try The Sinclair Method, instead of taking it every day.
Angel Lighten that's what I did try . I guess you misunderstood. I'm at the point where I don't indulge at all unless I take the pill since drinking without the pill now would be bad from what I understand.. but since taking the pill makes me just less happy all around about any activities I partake in . I avoid drinking and taking the pill at all costs. Even though I would like to enjoy an occasional drink on the pill , ( and it did work for me as far as not drinking more than a couple) it's not worth causing more depression. It's hard to explain.
After 2-6 drinks I've felt 'done' on nal. But that occurs less frequently than normal. Usually there is enough desire to keep drinking unless I have some obligation. Most of the time I don't notice a difference tbh. Maybe my indian bought stuff is weaker or something. The effect of nal has more so been craving/desire drops on the subconscious before I start.
I don't resonate with the people who can't finish a drink or whatever on nal.
It works, but there are a ton of 2 steps forward 1 step back. I've felt on the brink of extinction many times, but have fallen back to it. My chart certainly speaks for itself as I have pretty noticeable decreases over time, but TSM isn't like a drug where there is this huge night and day difference. It isn't a magic pill, at least not in the way you think it is. It takes commitment and time.
you're so right about that - it takes commitment and time. I have heard overseas prescriptions could risk not being 100% authentic. Have you tried CThreeFoundation.org for a physician? Also, I know some people respond better to it genetically than others. And of course there are a lot of external factors that can influence drinking - just like you said if you don't have an obligation you can drink more. It does take some effort and baby steps to rebuild one's life beyond alcohol...naltrexone helps with the compulsive cravings and binges....but we still have to break the habit and create a life worth living beyond alcohol...which takes time and self introspection and personal development. I wish you the best on this method and hope your faith stays strong and that you see the benefits of it. thank you for your comment.
Gonna start taking it. Been drinking 12 TBs a day for the last 15 years
i hope you're doing well!
@@thrivealcoholrecovery I am actually I've been able to go days now with out drinking
Hello from Brazil again!! I'm now starting my third month on naltrexone and I notice that my desire to drink has been deacreasing steadly since I started. On Feb. I drank every day, but much less than I used to. On March I didn' t drink on a daily basis. Based on your experience, can I expect to drink less and less as time goes on??? Thanks in advance.🙏
Ieda ZS hello there from California! Super excited to hear that for you. Based on my experience, yes, I have drank less and less and less as time goes on. Now after eight months i’m going longer and longer periods of time without drinking, and when I drink, one drink is usually plenty. when I first started TSM I was still drinking two, three, sometimes four drinks a session. The frequency and quantity continues to decline steadily. Excited for you!
Embodied Daily So glad to know that! Thank you.
Does it block the withdrawal or is it only meant for people that aren't addicted?
if someone is in the place where they are concerned with withdrawal, this method can be really helpful because it allows a person to reduce their drinking slowly so no withdrawal experiences are had.
What milligram are you taking? It makes a big difference based on male/female, height/weight, and addiction level.
standard dose for TSM is 50mg, that is what I would take.
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Do you think it can work for other addictions such as food, drugs, etc?
Howdy! I've read in "The Cure for Alcoholism" that TSM can be a blueprint for treating other addictions such as Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamine, sex, Gambling, Chocolates, Smoking, Computer, Hacking, and Pathological Thrill-Seeking. There is still research needed on which medication treatment can be used. I can email you a copy of the book with all the information if you'd like, let me know.
Can I have it too, please?
My family doesn’t offer me alcohol because they know I am an alcoholic but anyways thanks for sharing today is my first day on vivitrol though I’m confused the doctor told me to abstain from alcohol
Hey there! Some doctors suggest to take this medication without drinking. I follow "The Sinclair Method" which uses targeted pharmacological extinction of alcohol addiction. So, you still drink on the medication in order to un-do the addiction to alcohol. I take Naltrexone in pill form, taking it 1 hour before I drink and only on drinking days... and I drink about once a month now days, if that. Let me know if I can be a resource to you at all. Wishing you all the best!
The Sinclair Method cannot be used / followed when using Vivitrol. The Naltrexone must be taken in pill form so that only the alcoholism / act of drinking can be targeted for pharmacological extinction.
Hi Katie - I am still trying 25mg before drinking. I normally go to the pub after going to the gym. So I have tried taking it before working out. I have noticed that I sweat a lot more but I actually feel more focused and seem to find being on a treadmill for 50 mins is easy? Although I am sweating more; I do not crave a beer after training. However, my habit is still to go to the bar. But I think in general I am drinking less. I normally snack when I drink so I guess my calorie intake is also going down. I have read that weight loss can be a side effect? Certainly I feel lighter, fitter and coping with stress better?
Hey Mike. How's it going for you? That is really interesting you are sweating more and finding more focus. Fascinating. I noticed I was eating a little less too because drinking was causing me to snack and crave unhealthy foods.
Weight loss is a side effect.
Naltrexone works on any dopamine release, gambling, exercise (endorphin), alcohol etc. I would imagine the harder workouts are due to you craving the enjoyment from the workout but the Naltrexone 'blocking' the reward pathway. Just my 2c. Hoping to start TSM on 10th April.
Can someone please provide then website to buy naltrexone
Hello! If you’d like to join our program for daily guidance and support, we will set you up with a telemedicine provider for naltrexone. thrivealcoholrecovery.com or you can also visit cthreefoundation.org for a directory of physicians. Wishing you the BEST!!!!
How do I obtain this?
Cthreefoundation.org
I really want to drinking but my insurance does not
Cover this program n I don't have 350.00+ a month
To join so I looking for other
Resources
Hi there! Have you looked into our program here at Thrive? It is only $97/month, or a one-time fee of $997. This does not include medication but we would refer you to one of our affordable telemedicine physicians. This program will guide you through the use of naltrexone, as well as behavior and lifestyle changes. www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hy there, I've got to questions. 1. If you have a problem with alcohol why would your husband offer you a wine? 2. Do you plan on stopping drinking altogether, because 8 months seems like a long time? Thank you.
hi :) thanks for your comment and questions! 1) my husband offered me alcohol because he knew I was on The Sinclair Method and this method works to undo the dependence by drinking in combination with a targeted dose of naltrexone. 2) it's now been about 1.5 years since I started TSM, and about 4 months since I've drank. My original intention was to drink in moderation on special occasions, which I did for a while. But I've since continued to lose interest in alcohol so don't drink anymore. I hope that helps!
I am very happy for your "curb" in your ETOH intake. My question is...WHY IS YOUR HUSBAND OFFERING YOU WINE?????
This method calls for drinking in order to get better and my husband understood that :)
I drink four or five bottles of wine a night and feel like i need help
I have been taking 50mg for 4 days. I'm still drinking as much as I did before. There is no change. I get buzzed and keep going. Why?
Hi, how are you doing now? This method takes time to work (many months) and changes are gradual but continuous. If you'd like more personalized support I'd love to have you check out our online program for naltrexone and the sinclair method www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-alcohol-freedom-program
are you saying you will never enjoy drinking again?.
Hi Rick, I am at a point where I am enjoying drinking less and less. While I still drink a few times a month, it's about 1-2 drinks and I enjoy it to an extent - but often I would just rather have water or something non-alcoholic. Now that I am no longer addicted to alcohol, it doesn't really have the same appeal to me anymore... and I am so glad for that!
I took 30mg with 450mg of Zyban. This is the generic version of Contrave for weight loss. I'm now doing 5mg Naltrexone a.k.a LDN and 450mg Zyban and it's all but killed my desire to drink. I've had OCD and depression for decades and used alcohol to self medicate. Trust me this works and you don't need the usual 50mg long term. Get a medical ID if you use this as opioid pain meds won't work. You would need dangerous amounts to overcome the opioid receptor blockade.
so awesome it has worked for you and good to know it has worked at such a low dose! That's fascinating.
I should have done this instead of going to aa and getting on antidepressants. Huge mistake on my part
How are you doing now?
Embody Daily pretty good! I’m recommending your videos and TSM to my friends with minor alcohol addiction.
Therefore, is Naltrexone a cure?
It just sounds like a waste of time.
I've been sober for the best part of 10 years and just drink alcohol free beer.
I don't know if I'd be keen to take a pill just to have 2 beers and still not get pissed. The whole concept of alcohol is to feel different.... I would just like to ask.. Do you still feel tipsy or slightly impaired after having a couple when you are on Naltrexone?.... And if not then what is the point?
The point of the treatment is to reset the brain so it's not wired to crave alcohol or drink impulsively anymore. People can then still drink in moderation and over time, no longer have the urge to get 'pissed drunk' - it's like you become a "normal" drinker. For me, it allowed me to easily quit alcohol almost 2 years ago because I just lose the desire for it. I hope that helps!
I just......my grandfather said something to me when I was 16 yrs old. He said “something that sounds to good to be true probably is”. As a recovering alcoholic, I tend to have a HUGE doubt about a pill that could end my nightmare of cravings. I’ve been sober for 4 yrs with one slip.....I don’t classify it as a relapse because I actually felt sick when I drank 2 beers 2 yrs in to my recovery & pretty much felt like shit because of it.
Oh and I don’t really have any conscious “triggers”.....in other words I never drank because I was sad, or depressed or angry or anything else. I drank because I LOVED the way I felt when I drank......until 23 yrs later of drinking EVERY DAY. Then, I was so sick and tired it wasn’t fun anymore.
Hi there Ed... firstly, way to go on your sobriety - that is a huge accomplishment! Secondly, I understand where you're coming from. I was in disbelief too... but it does indeed work for about 80% of people who take Naltrexone following the Sinclair Method (1 pill, 1 hour before you drink). There's a great book by Dr Roy Eskapa that goes into the science of it, called "The Cure for Alcoholism: The medically proven way to eliminate alcohol addiction." I can email you a copy if you want. The wiring of the addiction in the brain is undone over time and you are returned to the state of mind you were in pre-addiciton. Happy to suggest more resources of course if you wish. All the best to you!
Katie
Embodied Daily
Thanks so much for the reply. The ONE question I have.......is how I get a doctor to prescribe this???
Ed M hey there! CThreeFoundation.org is an amazing nonprofit devoted to TSM. On the website they have a page where you can find a list of doctors in various states. There are many telemedicine options as well... let me know if you need more info. 😊
Ed M www.cthreefoundation.org/verified-tsm-professional.html#.WyDQfxZuiEc
How do you take it? once a day by mouth?
Hi Tim! I take it 1 hour before I drink by mouth. Naltrexone in the pill form. I don't take it on days that I don't drink - so I take it about 1-2 times a month at this point in time :)
Thanks!
Hi Katie, have you ever taken the pill and not drank alcohol because you didn’t feel like it after taking the pill? I have been on TSM for about 2 weeks and am having great success.
hooray! congrats to you. For me, sometimes I would take the pill and not want to drink...but I always drank after taking the pill--even just a few sips to count it as an extinction session. In a way I felt it helped me move toward extinction faster. Not everyone agrees on this point so it's really up to you.. but that was my practice :) if you take the pill and for whatever reason you don't have access to alcohol or something, it's not a huge deal.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery i took a pill waited About i would say 50 to a hour and i dranl and dint black out but still was drinking my regular amount of alcahol amd still got drunk? The pill dint kick in?
2day was my 1st time trying naltrxone. I took the pill at 7pm bcuz i thought i was going to drink around 8 or 8:30 but i didnt end up drinking until 11pm.
I experienced dry mouth & a slight headache in the hours b4 i drank. I got home & i just had a glass of whiskey on the rocks with a splash of club soda & my headache intensified, i feel nauseous & i also feel like throwing up. I feel a little buzzed & i have not even finished my 1st full drink. I want to have a 2nd drink but the side effects are making me think twice & making me feel a little iffy about having another one. I wanted to try naltrexone at my house b4 going out to a bar bcuz i didnt know how i would react to the medication.
Are the side effects i am having normal?
I am not a daily drinker but i consider myself a weekend alcoholic. Bcuz every weekend i have to have my whiskey. I would appreciate any feed back...thanks
I’m not a daily drinker either but I am a weekend binge drinker . How has it been for you? My doc prescribed me this and I’m going to start it tomorrow .
@@erikauntitled Hi Erika....well i spoke to a couple of people i met online & they said i was feeling so horrible after i took the 1st pill bcuz maybe it was to strong for me at the moment. I was told to cut the pill in half & drink it. Until my body got used to the medication so i did. The headaches, dizziness, & wanting to barf went away. So far when im on the medication i have noticed my drinking has reduced. If i were u i would start with half of the pill so your body can get used it too bcuz my side effects when i took the whole thing at 1st were no joke. After my body got usted to the medication i can now take the whole pill.
jrherrera631 thanks! That’s what my doc recommended to split the pill in half at first . How long did it take for you to start taking the whole pill? I’m just confused my doc told me to take it every day even if I don’t drink every day .
@@erikauntitled He probably told you to take1 everyday so your body can start getting used to the medication & then he'll probably cut you down to only when u drink alcohol. But i cant speculate so i would just go over it with him. But i took half of the pill every day for a couple days until my body got used 2it. Now i just take the whole pill an hour b4 i drink. But like i said b4 i would go over it again with your doctor since every person is different.
jrherrera631 update on my 2nd day does this med work right away ? I literally have no craving to drink more but it feels sooo weird it’s like my body is in denial lol have a bottle of whiskey and only had one drink usually I drink more before I meet my friends . It’s so odd .
I took it for a few days I felt so nauseous and horrible headaches all day . I stopped taking it . I think that the vivitrol just made me feel so sick I didn’t feel like drinking but that’s about it . I am glad it worked for other people it didn’t for me :(
Hi Jacqueline, so sorry to hear that. Was it Naltrexone you were taking? I just made a video about the nausea and what worked for someone else, have you seen it yet? Not sure if you've already tried this... ua-cam.com/video/EKwZCH9bLMg/v-deo.html
I really wish I would have never started drinking in my life.
I hear ya.... are you on The Sinclair Method?
I think you didn't want more after the 1 beer because you enjoyed it as you would anything else, like a refreshing, good tasting non-alcoholic drink or good food. Perhaps you didn't drink the beer for a buzz, but because it's just good tasting and refreshing. I've never been a big drinker but a nice beer once in a blue moon or small glass of red wine with good food goes down really nice. But i wouldn't desire to have more than half or 1 tops. And it seems that's how you were after taking the pill.
Yes it's true... the medication gave me the "stop" signal I never had before. It's still surprises me! haha. Thanks for your comment.
Please can somebody help me out I have a friend that's on medication taken medication and the Coumnity Out Reach is for a bull crap in my life my son continues to think you could play games and he's 29 years old and me as a mother I don't deserve the way he treats me he help me with the medication drinks he drinks vodka so he I don't know I need somebody help me since Acacian of the medication he doesn't take it he says he skates thanks
check out CThreeFoundation.org for resources on this method!
Shit works!
Indeed it does 😆♥️👍🏽
Looking forward to saving few hundred dollars a month.
why would your husband offer you a drink?
resnor 007 hi there 👋🏼 what’s great about TSM is a person can still drink alcohol if they choose without it being a problem in their life. I still drink from time to time following TSM.
@@thrivealcoholrecovery I think you missed the point..
Why would your husband offer you a drink when he knows you're an alcoholic (regardless of you being on or off the Sinclair Method).
@@saltlauren9888 Salt Lauren , people ask this question when they are not familiar with how the sinclair method works. drinking with the medication is part of healing on the sinclair method. every time you drink on the medication, you are working to extinct the addiction. My husband knew this and we had an agreement as I went through this process. This day in particular I had already taken the medication and had a little to drink, so he offered me a glass of wine. That is why. TSM is different than any other method it's not traditional. Drinking with the medication leads to unlearning the addiction over time...hence me being 8 months sober now. Hope that helps you understand more.
@Heilige it didnt seem to that she was being judged at all
That breaks my heart to see a movie and get triggered....I understand
How are you doing?
hi! I'm good. Today I'm almost 3 years sober from the Sinclair Method. It's amazing.