Sinclair Method Studies
Published on: 11/06/2025
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 is a form of medication-assisted treatment that uses opioid-blocking medication—typically naltrexone or nalmefene—to retrain the brain’s response to alcohol. The method is based on a process called pharmacological extinction, which reduces the reward associated with alcohol over time.