Sinclair Method Studies
This article examines the scientific foundation behind TSM, drawing on nearly three decades of peer‑reviewed trials, neuroimaging research, and systematic reviews.

The Sinclair Method (TSM) is gaining traction as a science-backed way to change our relationship with alcohol. But a common and completely valid question we get is: how long does it take for The Sinclair Method to work?

Alcohol has long been used to numb, to celebrate, and to escape—the story quickly turns from one of choice to compulsion. Traditional recovery methods often push for immediate abstinence, yet many find this approach unsustainable.

For many, the word “detox” brings up images of cold-turkey abstinence, withdrawal symptoms, and white-knuckled willpower. But what if we told you that there’s a method that flips this idea on its head?

Endorphins are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that help us manage pain and boost pleasure. Often called the body’s “natural opioids”, they are released during activities like exercise, laughing, eating, and social bonding. When endorphins flood the brain, we feel good — relaxed, happy, or even euphoric.

The Sinclair Method (TSM) has emerged as a ground-breaking approach to reducing alcohol consumption through a medication-first strategy. By using Naltrexone to disrupt the brain’s reward cycle, it gradually helps people lose interest in alcohol.

The Sinclair Method, often referred to as TSM, has quietly revolutionised how we understand and treat Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Unlike traditional abstinence-only approaches, it offers a scientifically grounded, compassion-driven alternative. But where did it all begin?
