The Sinclair Method
Are you Struggling to Manage Your Drinking Habits? We’re Here to Assist The Sinclair Method is a contemporary approach to treating alcohol addiction that has shown remarkable success rates, especially in Finland, where clinics report that as many as 78% of clients either quit drinking entirely or return to moderate drinking. You’ve experienced it. Having to admit your faults, take responsibility. Maybe you’ve had to stand in front of a group and share how you’ve hurt others, acknowledge that it was all on you, that you made the choice, and that no one forced the drink into your hand. Alcohol dependence is a medical issue. You are not to blame for it. Indeed, if you had never consumed alcohol, you might never have realized you had this condition. However, nearly everyone experiments with alcohol at some stage, and many tend to overindulge, especially during their youth. You simply followed the same path as others, but unfortunately, you faced difficulties. Click here to see an example of how alcohol can impact two friends in different ways.
You couldn’t recognise it yourself; you never intended to drink excessively or to resume drinking after a period of sobriety. You never aimed to harm anyone; it’s just that the craving became overwhelming, like trying to hold your breath until you can no longer do so. To fit in with society, you must endure the torment of craving alcohol, steer clear of specific social settings, avoid the alcohol section in the grocery store, and come up with excuses for not attending a colleague’s farewell party or a friend’s wedding. Now, what if all those methods for treating alcohol issues were misguided? What if your struggle with alcohol wasn’t your fault? What if it were a medical issue that you didn’t create? You simply drank like your friends did, but because of slight differences in your biology, they managed to handle it while you couldn’t. They can still drink moderately, even get tipsy now and then, but they can stop whenever they choose. You, however, have one drink and find yourself in serious trouble again. How is that just? How is that your responsibility? Alcohol dependence is a medical issue. You didn’t bring it on yourself. Yes, if you had never tasted alcohol, you wouldn’t have realised you had this condition, but nearly everyone experiments with alcohol at some stage, and many tend to overindulge, especially in their youth. Call us now on Tel: 07811 606 606 (24 hours)
The Sinclair Method – A Highly Effective Approach to Alcohol Treatment
One highly effective approach to treating alcohol abuse is known as The Sinclair Method. Naltrexone works by blocking the opioid receptors, preventing endorphins from binding to them. If Matthew takes Naltrexone prior to drinking, he will not experience the same effects from that drink as he did before. Consequently, he will discover that, without that extra reward, his drinking will significantly decrease. If he consistently takes a tablet before drinking, he will ultimately ‘unlearn’ his addiction, as he will only receive the same response too drinking as Jerry does. This process is referred to as ‘pharmacological extinction.’ In 2014, a newer medication called nalmefene was approved for individuals who continue to consume alcohol. NICE, which provides clinical treatment guidelines in the UK on behalf of the government, has recommended this drug. However, the challenge with nalmefene is that its side effects can be so severe that many individuals are hesitant to take it. In contrast, naltrexone has significantly milder side effects and is approved in the UK for individuals who abstain from alcohol. The issue with this is that it offers minimal assistance to someone who is abstaining. To prescribe naltrexone for use with The Sinclair Method, the prescriber must do so ‘off-licence,’ which is completely legal and acceptable but requires justification. Unfortunately, many doctors in the UK feel they lack the necessary experience in alcohol use disorder to prescribe it in this manner. Having tried both nalmefene and naltrexone, we have concluded that naltrexone is considerably more effective, and as a result, we no longer utilize nalmefene for The Sinclair Method. Some individuals drink with the intention of getting drunk because they feel less pain from their life issues when intoxicated. In such cases, nalmefene is not helpful. However, for most people with alcohol dependence, where cravings drive excessive drinking, nalmefene can significantly help by gradually reducing those cravings.
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