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Addiction & Recovery

viva la

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13. Something which is "unAmerican" because it isn't extreme and doesn't force "abstinence"

Reply to Rorey (Original post)

Sat Aug 28, 2021, 08:05 PM

Aug 2021

Is the Sinclair method (used in the ultra-sensible Nordic states).

It uses a common drug (naltrexone) which is known to stop cravings. You take it and gradually stop craving much alcohol. People really wane themselves off alcohol while still being able to have a glass at dinner or out with friends.

You might read about it here, and suggest that he consider it. He has to of course think it would be good to cut back. But there's a real relief in hearing, "You don't have to go cold turkey. You don't have to abstain."

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/04/the-irrationality-of-alcoholics-anonymous/386255/

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Had a surprise visit from my son this past week [View all] Rorey Aug 2021 OP

I'm so sorry. 😢😘 vanlassie Aug 2021 #1

Thank you Rorey Aug 2021 #2

It's good to share and acknowledge. Sigh. Take care. vanlassie Aug 2021 #3

Hope it's at least red wine. They have healthy anti-dioxidants brush Aug 2021 #4

It's red Rorey Aug 2021 #5

After many years my sister finally accepted my help. MLAA Aug 2021 #6

My daughter is also an alcoholic Rorey Aug 2021 #8

It sure is an insidious disease💕 MLAA Aug 2021 #10

I corrected my post Rorey Aug 2021 #11

I'm so sorry GPV Aug 2021 #7

I still hold out hope that he'll turn things around Rorey Aug 2021 #9

I share your hope GPV Aug 2021 #12

Something which is "unAmerican" because it isn't extreme and doesn't force "abstinence" viva la Aug 2021 #13

Thank you. I have heard of it. Rorey Aug 2021 #14

It might be just one more accident that makes him think... viva la Aug 2021 #15

If you notice, the DUer on the thread just below is taking it and posted about it Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #19

I'm glad he turned up, if only so you might be able to keep track of how he's doing. Karadeniz Aug 2021 #16

He's very open to me about his drinking Rorey Aug 2021 #17

Your situation sucks flotsam2 Aug 2021 #18

It's only wine, eh? Reminds me of an amusing story I heard about Sinclair Lewis bif Sep 2021 #20