Mark Leeds, D.O.
Mark Leeds, D.O.
Vivitrol vs. The Sinclair Method: Tailoring Alcohol Treatment to Individual Needs With Naltrexone
Vivitrol vs. The Sinclair Method: Tailoring Alcohol Treatment to Individual Needs With Naltrexone
Vivitrol vs. The Sinclair Method: Tailoring Alcohol Treatment to Individual Needs With Naltrexone
Saturday 10th August 2024
Dr Mark Leeds discusses Vivitrol and the Sinclair method for alcohol treatment, helping you choose the best path for your recovery journey.
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Episode Overview
- Vivitrol injections are a once-monthly solution for complete abstinence.
- The Sinclair method uses oral naltrexone tablets taken before drinking to reduce consumption.
- Both methods aim to reduce the negative impacts of alcohol use.
- 'Gray area drinking' can benefit from these treatments.
- Excessive drinking on college campuses can be addressed with these methods.
Understanding your personal goals is crucial in choosing between Vivitrol and the Sinclair method.
If you're curious about different ways to manage alcohol use, this episode with Dr Mark Leeds is a must-listen. Dr Leeds, an osteopathic physician with vast experience in addiction treatment, breaks down two prominent approaches: Vivitrol injections and the Sinclair method using oral naltrexone tablets. Both methods use the same medication, naltrexone, but differ in their application and goals.
Vivitrol offers a once-monthly injection aimed at complete abstinence, while the Sinclair method involves taking a tablet before drinking to reduce consumption. Dr Leeds explains how each method can be tailored to individual needs, whether someone wants to quit entirely or just cut back significantly. He also touches on 'gray area drinking', a term for those who might not see their drinking as problematic but could still benefit from these treatments.
The discussion also covers excessive drinking on college campuses and how these methods can help students struggling with binge drinking. Dr Leeds emphasises that both approaches aim to reduce the negative impacts of alcohol use, offering a form of harm reduction. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of these treatment options and how they can be part of a personalised plan for recovery or moderation.
Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could be the first step towards a healthier relationship with alcohol.