Thrive Alcohol Recovery

Dr. Volpicelli discusses the potential effectiveness of low dose naltrexone for treating alcoholism, emphasizing the need for further research and the importance of psychosocial support. Highlights Dr. Volpicelli highlights the lack of studies on low dose naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. He notes that low doses may not sufficiently block alcohol’s effects on the opioid system. Anecdotal eviden...

Melissa shares her journey of recovery from alcohol use disorder through The Sinclair Method, emphasizing life after reaching extinction and the newfound freedom from alcohol cravings. Highlights Discussion of “extinction” in The Sinclair Method, marking a restoration of control over alcohol cravings. Personal stories from Melissa about her history with alcohol and her path to recovery. Importance...

Dr. Joseph Volpicelli explains that drinking alcohol while on Naltrexone is generally safe, as it blocks the euphoric effects without causing harmful interactions. Highlights Expert Insight: Dr. Volpicelli, a leading Naltrexone expert, clarifies misconceptions about drinking alcohol on the medication. Function of Naltrexone: Naltrexone blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol, reducing the desire fo...

In this episode it discusses the Sinclair Method treatment for alcohol use disorder, emphasizing the neuroscience behind cravings and the contrast with traditional abstinence-based rehab. Highlights Bruce Rose, an experienced counselor, shares his transition from traditional rehab to the Sinclair Method. The Sinclair Method enables individuals to continue drinking while taking medication, challeng...

Katie Lain discusses her journey to recovery from alcohol addiction using the Sinclair method, emphasizing its effectiveness and the importance of personalized support in recovery. Highlights Katie Lain struggled with alcohol for a decade before discovering The Sinclair method, which helped her regain control. The Sinclair method involves taking Naltrexone before drinking, reducing cravings and al...

Summary Melissa shares her journey with alcohol, gastric bypass, and the Sinclair Method, emphasizing her transformation and newfound clarity since quitting drinking. Highlights Personal Struggle: Melissa describes a lifelong relationship with alcohol, beginning in high school, leading to dependency in her 40s. Bariatric Surgery Effect: After weight loss surgery, drinking habits worsened, highligh...

Steve shares his transformative journey with the Sinclair Method, discussing challenges and triumphs in overcoming alcohol dependence, leading to a newfound purpose and passion for life. Highlights Steve moved to Spain seeking change, only to confront deeper alcohol issues before discovering the Sinclair Method. He completed a marathon to raise awareness for TSM, symbolizing a significant personal...

Katie Lane and Samara discuss the challenges of implementing the Sinclair Method for alcohol dependency, emphasizing the importance of coping strategies beyond medication. Highlights The transition to coping without alcohol is challenging and requires self-compassion. TSM is only part of the healing process; personal efforts in behavior change are crucial. The effectiveness of TSM can vary, with m...

Sam Ferris shares her transformative journey with the Sinclair Method for alcohol use disorder, emphasizing challenges, the importance of compliance, and the method’s effectiveness over time. Highlights Introduction to Challenges: Sam discusses common challenges faced while using the Sinclair Method, particularly around compliance with medication. Compliance Matters: Taking naltrexone as directed...

Henrietta shares her successful journey of overcoming alcohol addiction using the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone, highlighting the interplay of neuroscience and personal experience in treatment. Highlights Henrietta began drinking in her teens, escalating to problematic levels in her 30s due to lifestyle stresses and addictive tendencies. The Sinclair Method, involving Naltrexone, helped her manag...

Jim shares his transformative journey from decades of alcohol addiction to achieving sobriety using the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone, highlighting personal growth and improved health. Highlights Jim’s drinking began at age 15, escalating over decades to a peak where he consumed up to 10 beers daily. After discovering the Sinclair Method through a TED Talk, he committed to treatment in 2023, even...

Marcela shares her journey of overcoming 17 years of binge drinking with Naltrexone and the Sinclair method, emphasizing internal motivation and healing. Highlights Marcela struggled with alcohol addiction starting at age 14, drinking heavily for 17 years. Despite working in the addiction recovery field, she initially resisted medications like Naltrexone due to stubbornness and denial. After recog...

Allan shares his journey of overcoming decades of alcohol addiction through the Sinclair Method, discussing the struggles faced as an engineer with autism and the impact of his addiction on his life. Highlights Allan’s addiction began in his teenage years, exacerbated by depression and social anxiety. He experienced a cycle of sobriety through AA, followed by relapses and escalating drinking habit...

Betty, a spouse of a Sinclair Method user, discussing her journey alongside her husband and the importance of understanding addiction for both partners. Highlights Betty emphasizes the importance of understanding feelings and asks open-ended questions to foster communication. She shares insights on the inner dialogue and cravings experienced by individuals struggling with alcohol use. Betty discus...

Michael shares his transformative journey from severe alcohol dependence through the Sinclair Method with Naltrexone, overcoming personal challenges and learning to thrive alcohol-free. Highlights Personal Struggles: Michael experienced severe alcohol use, culminating in a binge that prompted him to seek change. The Sinclair Method: He began using Naltrexone and found it instrumental in gradually...

Maria shares her journey of becoming a moderate drinker through the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone, experiencing increased control over her alcohol consumption. Highlights Maria initially sought to quit drinking entirely but found moderation through the Sinclair Method. After starting Naltrexone, she quickly noticed a decrease in her cravings and improved control over her drinking. Socializing wit...

Jamie shares her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety using the Sinclair Method, highlighting her struggles and eventual freedom from alcohol dependence. Highlights Jamie began drinking socially in her 40s, leading to heavy drinking and isolation. After discovering the Sinclair Method, she committed to taking naltrexone consistently. Within a few months, she reduced her wine intake significantl...

Ashton shares his transformative journey from heavy drinking to a balanced relationship with alcohol using the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone, emphasizing the importance of support and self-discovery. Highlights Struggle with Alcohol: Ashton began drinking heavily in his early twenties, consuming up to two boxes of wine weekly. Discovery of TSM: After years of unsuccessful attempts to moderate dri...

Jay shares her ongoing journey with the Sinclair Method, highlighting her struggles with alcohol, personal growth, and the importance of support in achieving sobriety. Highlights Jay’s early drinking habits were influenced by her upbringing and cultural norms, leading to problematic use over time. She discovered the Sinclair Method (TSM) after unsuccessful attempts at moderation and found support...

John shares his journey from a decade of heavy drinking to successfully using the Sinclair Method, inspired by his wife’s research and support. Highlights John experienced a rapid escalation in his alcohol consumption over several years, leading to a decade of heavy drinking. He was influenced by his mother’s alcoholism and sought to avoid a similar fate until alcohol became a significant part of...

  About Thrive Alcohol Recovery Thrive Alcohol Recovery is a worldwide online alcohol treatment program that uses a neuroscience-based approach to treat alcohol addiction with a clinically-proven 78% success rate. This treatment is called The Sinclair Method and uses the medication naltrexone to help individuals unlearn alcohol use disorder over time. Thrive delivers this treatment privately and 1...

Tracy shares her transformative journey from daily wine consumption to occasional drinking through the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone, highlighting her struggles and successes. Highlights Tracy began drinking at age 13, leading to a daily consumption of a bottle of wine during the pandemic. She discovered the Sinclair Method as a viable alternative when traditional quitting methods felt daunting....

Don shares his journey from severe alcoholism and hypersexual disorder to recovery using the Sinclair Method, emphasizing the significant changes in his drinking habits. Highlights Don struggled with hypersexual disorder alongside alcoholism, noticing improvements after starting the Sinclair Method. After selling his dental practice, Don fell into depression and increased his alcohol consumption s...

    About Thrive Alcohol Recovery Thrive Alcohol Recovery is a worldwide online alcohol treatment program that uses a neuroscience-based approach to treat alcohol addiction with a clinically-proven 78% success rate. This treatment is called The Sinclair Method and uses the medication naltrexone to help individuals unlearn alcohol use disorder over time. Thrive delivers this treatment privately and...

    About Thrive Alcohol Recovery Thrive Alcohol Recovery is a worldwide online alcohol treatment program that uses a neuroscience-based approach to treat alcohol addiction with a clinically-proven 78% success rate. This treatment is called The Sinclair Method and uses the medication naltrexone to help individuals unlearn alcohol use disorder over time. Thrive delivers this treatment privately and...