Introduction to this Blog and The Sinclair Method

This blog will track my experiences using a method of treatment for alcoholism and problem drinking known as The Sinclair Method or TSM.

I have a rocky history with alcohol that spans about 10 years, and have lost control of drinking. Whether or not I'm an alcoholic has actually been the subject of debate among those who have treated me, but the point is, it is uncontrollable at times. I will expand more in my "About Me" blog post.

The fundamental difference between TSM and most traditional treatment programs is that TSM requires that I drink as a part of recovery. However, I must only do so after taking a 50mg dose of Naltrexone one hour prior and only taking it if I'll be drinking.

In short, the rules are:
1. Take Naltrexone one hour prior to drinking and drink as I normally would.
2. I mustn't drink if I haven't taken Naltrexone or it has been less than one hour since my dosage.
3. I mustn't take Naltrexone unless I will be drinking.

Using this medication as above and drinking as I normally would in situations where I normally would will eventually result in a decrease in my craving for alcohol over time.

The Realistic Expectation: I have an 80% chance over the course of three to six months to return to drinking patterns that are "normal" and not problematic or alcoholic.

I intend for this blog to be as accurate a description of my experiences as possible, so there will be no editing and likely several posts made while highly intoxicated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Method is a good place to start for more information on The Sinclair Method with some very useful external links at the bottom.