The Sinclair Method (TSM) is designed for people who want to regain control over their drinking, whether you want to cut down, stop completely or reduce harm. TSM is suitable for many types of drinkers, including those who:
…then somehow the glass keeps refilling. You’re not getting blackout drunk, you’re still holding everything together – but you’re drinking more than you want to, more often than you’d like, and you’re tired of the same cycle on repeat.
You set rules, delete the delivery apps, swear off drinking after a heavy night. It works for a while… until stress hits or there’s an event. One exception becomes a lost weekend. Each “restart” chips away at your confidence and you start to wonder if anything will work for you.
All day you tell yourself “not tonight” – then an urge hits and it’s like your brain changes channel. Logic and willpower disappear. You find yourself pouring a drink almost on autopilot, and only afterwards you ask, “Why did I do that again?
Maybe your GP has mentioned your liver. Maybe your partner has commented on your drinking. Maybe you’re just tired of waking up groggy and anxious, wondering what last night is doing to your body, your relationships, your work. You don’t want a label or rehab – you just want to get back in control before things get worse.
You’re not looking for a lifetime of “I can never drink again.” You want to be able to enjoy a drink without it snowballing. To say yes or no and mean it. To go to social events without worrying how far you’ll go. You want a medical, structured way to cut down – not a one-size-fits-all abstinence rule.
Alcohol used to feel like the only way you could switch off your brain. Now it’s wrecking your sleep and leaving you more tired, not less. You don’t want to live in permanent burnout – you want a structured way to reduce drinking and rebuild real rest.
You’ve already tried to get help. Maybe you sat in groups that didn’t feel like ‘your people’ or followed rules that didn’t fit your life. You respect those routes but they’re not for you. You’re looking for a different, evidence-based approach that doesn’t demand total abstinence on day one.
If several of these feel close to home, a private, medically guided route may be a better fit than trying to force willpower alone.
You're still functioning, but you know the full truth would worry people close to you.
But part of you knows your drinking is taking more space than you want it to.
You think about when, whether and how much you will drink more than you want to.
The anxiety, guilt, tiredness or brain fog is becoming harder to ignore.
Stress, loss, burnout or pressure has made drinking feel like the easiest switch-off.
You mean it when you say "not tonight", but the craving often wins later.
You do not want rehab or a label. You want private, medical support before things worsen.
It takes more than it used to, and cutting back without support feels harder than expected.
Yes. You can pay for the £595 programme from £49.58 a month, interest-free, through our finance partner humm.
Finance is subject to status and affordability checks. UK residents 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Medication is paid separately.
Every client receives a private, confidential medical assessment with an experienced clinician. There’s no judgement and no pressure to quit overnight, just honest discussion about your history, health and goals.
Our clinicians assess your suitability for TSM, answer your questions and explain what to expect. If you’re a good fit, you’ll receive a tailored treatment plan and prescription support to get started with confidence.
Unlike willpower-only or abstinence-only approaches, TSM works with your biology to gradually extinguish the craving for alcohol. There’s no daily struggle or requirement to quit all at once, just proven science, step by step.
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Expert Clinicians Supporting Your Journey
Begin by booking a confidential consultation with our specialist TSM clinicians. We’ll assess your needs and provide clear medical guidance, ensuring the Sinclair Method is right for you.
You’ll receive a prescription for an approved opioid blocker. Take one tablet at least an hour before drinking. This blocks the alcohol “reward” in your brain and begins the extinction process.
Continue to drink in normal circumstances, but only ever with the medication. Over time, your cravings and compulsion to drink will decrease as your brain “unlearns” the addiction, making it easier to control your intake.
As the extinction process progresses, you’ll find freedom from cravings and regain control over your drinking. Our team is here to support you throughout, helping you achieve a healthier, more balanced relationship with alcohol.
Sinclair Method UK is led by a trusted team of doctors, addiction specialists and caring clinicians, each with deep expertise in alcohol use disorder and the science of recovery. Our mission is to offer personalised, evidence-based care to help you achieve lasting control and freedom.
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This has really helped get my drinking under control. I have reduced my drinking by at least a third a week. No more blackouts. I know if I drink socially I limit my drinking easily. Cravings have gone, however habit is still there, which takes effort which TSM are there to help you. There is an amazing Facebook support group as well.
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I want to shout about the Sinclair Method from the rooftops. Absolutely amazing treatment, helps to be motivated but the tablets and advice do the heavy lifting. Over 3 months since I had a drink. Thank you all for your help.
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Great experience, very quick responses to my questions, very empathetic staff who understand it is a huge thing to admit you need help. Would fully recommend the Sinclair Method.
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I have been following the Sinclair Method for five months. My drinking was a problem and now it isn't. The pills clearly work, but the support and encouragement from Joanna has been invaluable. It has changed my life. If your drinking is out of control, just do this, it works.
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Whilst not an alcoholic (no problem with dry months) I had a faulty off switch when drinking. This tablet has completely sorted that for me. I can now enjoy a couple of drinks and stop and often choose not to drink. TSM and Adrian have been great, couldn't recommend more highly!
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