
A personal account of changing drinking
Esther Walker writes about her experience with naltrexone and the Sinclair Method.
Read The Times feature (opens in a new tab)Patient-reported, unaudited outcomes from 664 follow-on reviews with 514 SMUK patients, October 2020–October 2026. These are responses from patients continuing in treatment, not a controlled trial or a success rate for everyone who starts. The control and wider-benefit figures come from 210 online forms. Individual results vary.
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The Sinclair Method is for anyone who wants to take control of their drinking, whether your goal is to cut down, reduce alcohol cravings or stop altogether. If you are finding it difficult to change your drinking habits, want a private alternative to rehab or group programmes or are simply looking for a new approach that fits real life, this method could be the answer.
Every client receives a complete medical assessment and ongoing support tailored to their Sinclair Method journey.
Support is flexible, discreet and confidential. No group sessions are required unless you want them.
All prescriptions are non-addictive, evidence-based and designed to support real and lasting change.