The episode is a comprehensive Q&A session about the Sinclair Method (TSM), a treatment approach for alcohol use disorder (AUD) that leverages the medication naltrexone (referred to as “Nrexone” or “nxone” in the transcript) to help individuals regain control over their drinking habits. The hosts, Samara and Katie, are both coaches and personal success stories of TSM, sharing their experiences and insights alongside answering questions from participants. They discuss the neuroscience behind AUD, the role of naltrexone in extinguishing cravings and rewiring the brain, and common challenges faced during treatment. The session addresses stigma, strategies for managing social and familial resistance, dosage questions, and the importance of self-compassion and gradual habit change. They emphasize that TSM is a long-term journey focused on mindful drinking and eventual reduction or cessation of alcohol use, rather than immediate abstinence. The discussion also touches on parallels between alcohol addiction and other addictive behaviors, the significance of extinction sessions, and the psychological and physiological aspects of recovery. The hosts encourage patience, persistence, and meeting the medication halfway with lifestyle and habit adjustments.
About Katie Lain
Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder.
*Links*
https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/
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https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/
https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/
https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/
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