You’ve probably heard the story of Pavlov’s dogs. A Russian scientist rings a bell, feeds his dogs, and eventually — just the sound of the bell makes them drool. It’s the classic example of classical conditioning: pairing a neutral trigger (the bell) with a reward (food) so the brain forms an automatic link. But what most people don’t know is the second half of the… Read More »What Pavlov’s Dogs Can Teach Us About Drinking Less
If you’re like most people who drink more than you want, you’ve probably had this thought:“I don’t want to quit completely. I just want to be able to stop effortlessly.” In fact the thought of never drinking again is probably actually very scary and probably one of the main reasons you never try. That’s what makes the Sinclair Method so different. This isn’t about joining… Read More »You Can Still Drink… You Just Might Not Want To
Intro:These aren’t actors. These are real people who struggled, searched, and finally found something that made drinking… optional. “I used to drink 1–2 bottles of wine every night. Now I might have 1–2 glasses a week — and sometimes none at all.”– Karen, 43, California “Naltrexone didn’t just change how much I drank. It changed how I felt about drinking. I stopped caring.”– Mike, 38,… Read More »Real Testimonials: What People Are Saying About the Sinclair Method
Short Answer:Money, stigma, and inertia. Long Answer:The rehab industry in the U.S. is a $40+ billion market. Most of it is built around 12-step, abstinence-only recovery. Medications like naltrexone don’t require inpatient treatment, expensive therapy, or group meetings — so they’re not promoted. Doctors Don’t Learn It:Many physicians receive almost zero training in addiction science. Naltrexone is FDA-approved, but few doctors know how to prescribe… Read More »if this works so well, why haven’t i heard about it?
Opening:If the Sinclair Method is so effective, why isn’t it standard practice everywhere? Well, in places like Finland and parts of Europe — it kind of is. The Numbers:In Finland, over 50% of prescriptions for alcohol-use disorder are for naltrexone. It’s common. It’s normalized. It’s recommended by doctors. Why Europe Adopted It:European countries tend to view alcohol problems through a public health lens instead of… Read More »finland and europe are way ahead of the us on this
Let’s be honest. Trying to moderate your drinking — like really moderate — is one of the hardest things to do. Not because you’re weak, not because you don’t want it badly enough, but because the way your brain works makes moderation feel almost impossible. A lot of people think quitting altogether would be harder. But once you understand the way your brain reacts to… Read More »Moderation is harder than abstinence
Opening:You might know Claudia Christian from Babylon 5. What you may not know is that behind the scenes, she was fighting a battle with alcohol that nearly destroyed her. The Problem:She tried everything — rehab, therapy, white-knuckling, even going cold turkey. Nothing stuck. The harder she tried, the worse it seemed to get. Until she found something different. Enter the Sinclair Method:After hearing about naltrexone… Read More »Claudia Christian’s Story: From Sci-Fi Star to Sinclair Method Advocate