Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Episode 29 - Drinking Alcohol + Naltrexone = Cure for Alcohol Use Disorder
Episode 29 - Drinking Alcohol + Naltrexone = Cure for Alcohol Use Disorder
Episode 29 - Drinking Alcohol + Naltrexone = Cure for Alcohol Use Disorder
Saturday 4th June 2022
Discover the Sinclair Method with Dr. Casey Grover—can drinking alcohol and naltrexone really cure alcohol use disorder? Find out in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!The Sinclair Method: Can Drinking Alcohol and Naltrexone Cure Alcohol Use Disorder?
With repeated use of alcohol, an alcohol use disorder develops as the brain begins to associate the consumption of alcohol with the pleasurable endorphin release in the brain from alcohol. When the endorphin release from alcohol in the brain is blocked by naltrexone, this can lead to extinction of the association in the brain between alcohol and pleasure.
Imagine a world where you can drink alcohol and still work towards curing alcohol use disorder. Sounds contradictory, right? In this episode of 'Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care', Dr. Casey Grover dives into the intriguing Sinclair Method. This approach involves taking naltrexone before drinking, aiming to break the brain's link between alcohol and pleasure.
It's based on the book 'The Cure for Alcoholism' by Roy Eskapa, PhD, and claims to help up to 80% of people reduce or quit drinking altogether. Dr. Grover takes you through the science behind this method, discussing how naltrexone impacts endorphin release and the neurological pathways of addiction. You'll get a balanced view of the potential benefits and drawbacks, helping you understand if this method could be a game-changer in treating alcohol use disorder.
Whether you're curious about new treatments or looking for hope in your own recovery journey, this episode offers a fresh perspective on tackling addiction.