In the United Kingdom, the Chief Medical Officers advise that to keep health risks from alcohol low, adults should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. This guideline is the same for both men and women, and it is best to spread the intake across three or more days rather than consuming it all at once
When many people first hear about The Sinclair Method (TSM), they assume it's just about taking a pill. Simple, right? Pop naltrexone before drinking, and eventually lose the urge. But here's the truth: success on TSM isn't just about the medication — it's about the method, the mindset, and most importantly, the support.
For years, many believed that overcoming alcohol dependency required sheer willpower or complete abstinence. But what if alcohol dependency is treatable in a way that doesn't require lifelong struggle? Science now shows that addiction to alcohol is deeply tied to the endorphin reward system in the brain.
Endorphins are natural opioids produced by the brain that regulate pain and pleasure. When alcohol is consumed, it triggers the release of these endorphins in brain areas linked to reward, such as the nucleus accumbens and orbitofrontal cortex. This release creates feelings of euphoria and relaxation, reinforcing the urge to drink.