The Sinclair Method (TSM) is a treatment approach for AUD that involves taking the medication naltrexone only when planning to drink alcohol. Unlike traditional abstinence-based methods, TSM allows patients to continue drinking initially while gradually reducing their cravings and consumption over time.

You do not require to abstain to begin. It is often more practical to start by understanding what role alcohol plays in your life now and building skills to manage stress, mood and social situations alongside your current drinking pattern.