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Dry January 2027: support for the months after

A month off can be a starting point. If you want help with what happens in February and beyond, talk to a senior coach about your options.

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Dry January 2026

Dry January is a strong start but you do not have to do it alone

Whether you are on day 1, day 10 or picking Dry January up again after a wobble, you are not weak if it feels harder than you expected. Many people who come to us are holding everything together on the outside while quietly worrying about how long they can keep this up.

You might recognise yourself in some of these:

  • You start Dry January with good intentions, then find yourself counting down the days.
  • You have done dry months before, only to slide back into old drinking patterns by February or March.
  • Cravings feel louder in the evenings, and “not tonight” slips into “just this once”.
  • You want this Dry January to lead to real change, not just one hard month and a rebound.

The Sinclair Method UK programme is built to support people using Dry January as a reset point. It gives you a medical, structured way to change your drinking during the month and keep that progress going long after January ends.

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A CLEAR FIRST STEP

What happens after you book

01

Your free call

A 15-minute conversation with a senior coach. Ask questions, explain what you want to change and decide whether to go further.

02

Your doctor consultation

If you choose to go ahead, a UK-registered doctor reviews your health and medicines and decides whether treatment is suitable.

03

Your treatment plan

If prescribed, arrange your medication with the dispensing pharmacy. Medication is paid for separately from the programme.

04

Support along the way

Your coaching, practical learning and private community help you work through your programme.

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Onboarding is usually within 48 hours, subject to suitability, your availability and clinical availability.

The Sinclair Method is more than a programme.

It is a calm, structured way to change your drinking through simple steps that fit into everyday life.

THE SCIENCE

The science behind changing how alcohol feels in your brain

When you drink alcohol your brain releases endorphins that activate opioid receptors. This creates a rewarding effect which over time conditions the brain to associate alcohol with pleasure. The more this pathway is reinforced, the stronger your urges become and the harder it is to cut back.

The tablet used within the Sinclair Method programme is taken before you drink and is designed to block that endorphin reward. Because the brain no longer receives the same reinforcement, the learned behaviour gradually weakens.

  • The cue = drinking alcohol
  • The missing reward = the endorphin release
  • The fading response = urges and compulsive drinking


Over time this process is called pharmacological extinction. In plain English, your brain unlearns the strong drinking pathway it built over years.

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Changing the
brain’s reward loop

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From cue to craving

Repeated drinking teaches the brain that alcohol equals reward. That learned link drives craving and keeps old patterns alive even when you want to change.

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Blocking the reward signal

Taking the prescribed tablet before you drink blocks the usual endorphin reward. Each drinking session becomes a chance for the brain to learn a different response.

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Extinction over time

As the cue stops delivering the same reward, the old drinking pathway weakens. This extinction process helps urges and compulsive drinking fade instead of being reinforced.

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Learn how the step by step approach works with clear guidance and structured coaching. This short video outlines the process and what to expect.

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TSM UK 12 WEEK GUIDED PROGRAMME

TSM UK 12 Week Guided Programme A structured medically supported system to change your drinking over time

This 12 week programme is designed to make taking your prescribed tablet before drinking automatic, so your brain stops reinforcing the habit over time. You follow a clear roadmap with medical oversight, weekly steps and one to one guidance, without rehab or going cold turkey.

Sinclair Method UK pricing options and payment plans

Flexible payment options available


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Suitability guarantee
If you are not medically suitable after assessment we refund you, minus a small clinical fee, and help you access alternative support.

*Medication cost is not included and is paid separately. Your prescribing doctor will advise on dispensing options.

A CLEARER PICTURE

Clear costs before you decide

Your programme

£595 for 12 weeks, equivalent to about £7.08 a day over 84 days. This is an illustration of the total, not a daily payment option.

The five-month programme is £795. See the package cards for the support included.

Your medication

The stated estimate is £89–£99 per pack of 28 tablets, paid separately to the pharmacy. Your prescription and pharmacy charges determine the total medication cost; confirm these before ordering.

We source fully licensed naltrexone through our registered pharmacy partner. Your doctor will explain whether it is appropriate for you and how it is prescribed.

If the doctor finds treatment unsuitable, the existing cancellation and refund terms apply, including the clinical assessment deduction. Read the refund policy and ask the team to confirm the amount before paying.

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A LITTLE GUIDANCE

Can we help?

Pick whatever fits. There’s no wrong answer.

I’m ready to start, or I’d like to talkBook a free 15-minute call with a senior coach. Ask your questions and decide on your next step. Onboarding is usually within 48 hours, subject to suitability and availability.I’m not sure it’s right for me5 quick questions, under a minute. Then book your free call if it feels right.