There is a harm reduction protocol to help people reduce alcohol consumption. It is a medication assisted treatment plan known as The Sinclair Method, or TSM. Based on the theories of Nobel Prize winning scientist, Ivan Pavlov, TSM utilizes an effect known as pharmacological extinction. The basics of the method involve taking a naltrexone tablet one hour before having a drink. Of course, there is much to discuss. This is a fascinating alternative way of quitting alcohol gradually which has a ...
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I record podcasts called www.alcoholism-recovery-radio.com I write a blog called www.recoveringfromrecovery.com which is about alcoholism and addiction recovery, which explores alternatives to the 12 step solution of AA. I have many links to useful resourses about this method on my blog http://www.recoveringfromrecovery.com/category/sinclair-method/
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Putting Recovery on The Map
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Karen Dion: Manage Alcohol Consumption With Thrive Recovery
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Welcome, Karen Dion to the podcast! Karen is cofounder of the Thrive Community, an organization dedicated to helping people overcome alcohol use disorder, and gray area drinking, with The Sinclair Method, also known as TSM. Karen has an incredible story of how TSM worked for her and what led her to getting involved in this important project. I beli…
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TSM Coach Katie Lain And The Thrive Community
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The Sinclair Method seems easy on the surface. Take a naltrexone 50mg tablet one hour before having a drink. Over time, the obsession to have a drink, and the compulsion to keep drinking, is reduced. The effect is known as pharmacological extinction. Naltrexone + Alcohol = success in cutting back on alcohol and eventually becoming sober, if that is…
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The C3 Foundation: Spreading The Word About The Sinclair Method
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This interview with Jenny Williamson gives insight into the only non-profit organization promoting use of The Sinclair Method. It was founded nearly a decade ago by actress, Claudia Christian. For people wanting to find a doctor who can treat them with TSM, and coaches to help stay on track, C3 is the place to go. There are also many educational ma…
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Bruce Rose has worked in traditional alcohol treatment, and he found out long ago that The Sinclair Method has a higher success rate than many traditional therapies for alcohol overuse. He discusses in this interview his approach to helping clients to have great success with TSM.By Mark Leeds, D.O.
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A talk with an incredible TSM coach on the value of Sinclair Method Coaching
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The Sinclair Method is an effective harm reduction method of reducing alcohol consumption with the help of the medication, naltrexone. The principles of how to implement the program are simple and straightforward. Yet, there are nuances to individual experiences, and unique challenges for each person who tries to follow TSM. An experienced TSM coac…
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Claudia Christian of the C3 Foundation on The Sinclair Method
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The Sinclair Method is a harm reduction method that uses naltrexone to help a person who drinks reduce their alcohol consumption. Claudia Christian is a famous movie star and television star who has dedicated her life to educating doctors and the public on this scientifically proven method of overcoming alcoholism. People who are gray area drinkers…
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Focus! with David Essel Best-selling author and life coach David Essel knows a thing or two about addiction. He can trace the roots of his addiction to about eight years old when he began to use food to cope with his feelings. David then recalls having his first beer at twelve in an effort to fit in with some older guys. "It was magical. All of my …
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In this episode I speak with Steph Kallstrom.Steph was born in Peru and adopted by her mother and raised in Canada. As for most of us equestrians she fell in love with horses the first time she saw them and went into the world of Hunter/jumpers.Steph is a big part of the voice of Black Equestrians. And she has so much to teach us, if we can stop an…
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The Sinclair Method with Claudia Christian
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The Sinclair Method with Claudia Christian Claudia Christian has been in the film and television business as an actress for over 35 years. She has starred in over 50 films and thousands of hours of television. Sci-fi fans around the world know her best from her starring role on Babylon 5. For years Claudia struggled with drinking. She tried many tr…
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Funky Brain with Dennis Berry Coach and Author Dennis Berry recalls being full of fear and insecurity from a very young age. When he took his first drink at fifteen, he felt an immediate weight come off of his shoulders. "I didn't have to feel anything anymore." Over the next fifteen years, Dennis's addiction would progress until his life completel…
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Coming Clean with Peter O. Estevez Peter's relationship with drugs started at a fairly young age. He recalls sitting in his mom's closet drinking a six-pack of beer when he was about 12 years old. Although Peter grew up in poverty as one of thirteen children, he found great success in real estate and became a millionaire by the time he was 25. "But…
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The Art of Tough Transitions with George Kalantzis
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The Art of Tough Transitions with George Kalantzis Like many people who have struggled with addiction, George started to experiment with alcohol and drugs in his early teens. During his senior year of high school, he watched as his friends got accepted to college, but he didn't have any plans for his future. That all changed when he woke up hungove…
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In this episode I speak with Jim Masterson, the creator of the Masterson Method. The Masterson Method is a form of body work that you can learn to do on your own horse and you can also go deeper into training and become a practitioner.I’ve always marvelled at the amount of body work modalities in both the human and horse world and love the fact tha…
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My Dirty Little Secrets with Tony Mandarich
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My Dirty Little Secrets with Tony Mandarich Former offensive lineman Tony Mandarich is proof that recovery works. Selected second in the 1989 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, Tony had stellar expectations set for him. At 6' 5" and 330 pounds, he was a big guy and admittedly had the ego to match. Although alcohol and drugs weren't initially an is…
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Real Housewives with Braunwyn Windham-Burke
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Real Housewives with Braunwyn Windham-BurkeAs a Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, Braunwyn gave the entire world a peek into what active alcoholism, early sobriety, and coming out as gay looks like.Growing up, she knew that her dad and aunt were alcoholics, but the family never talked about it.She vividly remembers drinking her first be…
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Quitting to Win with Crystal Waltman As a young woman, Crystal was a high-achieving athlete with a competitive drive. At only fourteen, she was already playing varsity volleyball which created a lot of pressure, expectations, and social anxiety. Around the same time, she discovered drinking, which seemed like an easy way to escape these pressures. …
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Nobody Cares Except You with Kosha Dillz Rapper Kosha Dillz can trace the roots of his addiction to when he was about twelve years old. Although there were substances like alcohol present, he also felt like his time as a wrestler and years of yoyo dieting were part of the problem. During high school, his substance abuse started to progress and the …
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Sober Heart with Greg Johnson Greg learned about addiction at an early age. His father was a Vietnam veteran who started drinking and using drugs to cope with the events he witnessed during the war. For years, Greg noticed his father's frequent erratic behavior, but he didn't understand what was happening. Everything became clear when Greg was in c…
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Pregame with Maggie King As a young girl, Maggie planned on avoiding alcohol and drugs due to the negative effects it had on a few close family members. That plan changed as she started to struggle more with her sexuality and the pressure she felt to succeed in school. "Knowing that I was gay and knowing that I would have to fit in and have a boyfr…
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Elsa Sinclair, Taming Wild and Freedom Based Training
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A Happier Hour with Rebecca Weller Author and health coach Rebecca Weller says she had always been a binge drinker. In her younger years, she used alcohol as a "social lubricant" to feel less shy and more outgoing. As Rebecca got older, she realized that her excessive drinking had become a habit that wasn't at all in line with her goals and otherwi…
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Alcohol Explained with William Porter Author William Porter's relationship with alcohol began around fourteen years old, which didn't feel very odd for a young man growing up in the UK. It wasn't long before he found himself binging and drinking to get as drunk as possible. "Over the years, the amount I was drinking continued to go up as my toleran…
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Heart Horse Podcast Interview with Tracy Malone
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The Sober Bodybuilder with Brad Jensen Brad recalls taking his first drink around 13 years old. The insecurity and awkwardness he felt as a chubby kid quickly faded as soon as the alcohol kicked in. As he got older, he developed a passion for fitness but realized that drinking would hamper his ability to build a great physique, so he turned to pain…
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Sober as F*** with Sarah Ordo Author Sarah Ordo says she was "your typical party girl" starting from the time she was about fourteen years old. For years her entire life was centered around drinking, which also was frequently accompanied by blackouts. Even after a near-fatal overdose, Sarah struggled to leave her old life behind. "I left like my li…
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Self Recovery with Dr. Daniel Hochman
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Self Recovery with Dr. Daniel Hochman Dr. Hochman is an award-winning psychiatrist and physician who specializes in the field of addiction. Although not in recovery himself, he recalls seeing family and friends impacted by the pain and damage that addiction can cause. "To me, addiction captures a lot of what of what it means to be on this journey o…
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Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo
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Mary Fran Bontempo is an award-winning author and 2-time TEDx speaker who teaches audiences how to uncover their brilliance and resilience 15 minutes at a time. Although not in recovery herself, she watched for years as her son David struggled with addiction for years. She saw the early warning signs, but like many parents, she justified what was h…
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The Normal Album with Will Wood Singer and songwriter Will Wood can trace the roots of his addiction back to his teenage years. Like many teenagers, he used alcohol as a way to escape reality and cope with stress. As Will's substance abuse progressed, he eventually hit rock bottom and felt like the only thing he had to live for was his music. "If I…
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Pregnant in Prison with Jessica Kent Jessica's childhood was a constant struggle. She was bullied, suffered from multiple mental health disorders, and came from a home filled with addiction. Jessica recalls taking her first drink at only twelve years old and the instant relief she felt. "Alcohol made me happy, confident, and comfortable in my own s…
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Life Transformation Coaching with Omar Pinto
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Life Transformation Coaching with Omar Pinto Omar looks back on his childhood as a very emotional time. He recalls feeling angry, frustrated, sad, disappointed, and like he was fighting simply to survive daily life. That changed when he took his first drink at sixteen. "It was like the world just stopped and got quiet." Omar found what he thought w…
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Reclaiming The Brain with Eric Gremminger
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Reclaiming The Brain with Eric Gremminger For years Eric felt shame and regret because of the poor decisions he made in active addiction. He would wake up day after day, saying to himself, "I can't believe I did that" and then continue to repeat the same behavior. Although he knew he was struggling, it was hard for him to see that his substance abu…
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Unraveled(Part 2) with Tom Boldt Tom's relationship with drugs started at a fairly young age. It all began when he had trouble sleeping before his first day of school. Thinking it would help, his parents gave him some anxiety medication. "I felt amazing, all of my fears went away, and I thought my solution was in pill form." As time went on, his ad…
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Belinda Bolsenbroek Classical Dressage Coach
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Unraveled(Part 1) with Laura Cook Boldt Laura grew up in an alcoholic family with a mother in recovery. She always promised herself that she wouldn't become an alcoholic, but that was a promise she couldn't keep. It started to become more apparent that she might be drinking excessively later in life after building a career and starting a family. "I…
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Alexandra Kurland The Clicker Centre
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The Comeback with Quincy Carter Quincy can never forget the feeling of drinking 40's and smoking his first joint with some friends at 16 years old. Out of high school, his athleticism afforded him options. He initially planned on playing football at Georgia Tech but instead chose to play minor-league baseball after the Chicago Cubs selected him as …
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From Crisis to Clean with June Shannon June, better known as Mama June, is best known for her appearances on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot. One moment she was living in small-town Georgia, and the next, she was sharing every detail about her family life with the world. What viewers didn't know is that June had been struggl…
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Retired Party Girl with Tori Felder Like many people in their mid-twenties, Tori didn't see much harm in binge drinking because that's what everyone was doing. It wasn't until her therapist suggested taking a break from drinking that she even considered getting sober. After about 30 days, she recalls writing an extensive list of all the ways her li…
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Mary Corning Author of Perfect Practice
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Good Luck with Everything with Michael Strassner
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Good Luck with Everything with Michael Strassner Actor and writer Michael Strassner vividly remembers his first drink. At twelve years old, he downed five shots of vodka and was rushed to the hospital to have his stomach pumped. The main thing he remembers from that experience was the relief that those drinks brought him. "It felt like all that pai…
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My Sober Compass with Arielle Dymant Arielle is the CEO of My Sober Compass and a highly sought after recovery coach. She recalls her addiction starting, not with substances but in the form of an eating disorder in her early teenage years. At eighteen, she had her first sip of alcohol. "It was this magical moment that cemented for me that alcohol w…
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Kara Musgrave from Musgrave Equestrian
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Days of Our Lives with Billy Flynn Actor and Days of Our Lives star Billy Flynn vividly recalls taking his first drink with some friends at fourteen years old. Even after his mom called the police on him for being drunk, he thought to himself, "this feels cool." In his teenage years, Billy started to experience all of the consequences that come wit…
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