The Political Orphanage Katie Herzog Gives Me Advice On My Drinking Problem
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Oct 1, 2025 
Katie Herzog, a writer and host of the Blocked & Reported podcast, shares insights from her book, Drink Your Way Sober. She dives into the science of naltrexone, explaining how it’s used in the Sinclair method to curb alcohol cravings. Herzog opens up about her own struggles during COVID and how this approach transformed her relationship with drinking. She emphasizes that naltrexone can help moderate drinking rather than just promoting full sobriety, offering a fresh perspective on navigating alcohol use.
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Consider Medication-Assisted Recovery
- Try medication-assisted options like naltrexone as a valid path to reduce or stop drinking.
- Seek clinicians who know protocols beyond abstinence-only programs to find tailored treatment.
How To Use The Sinclair Method
- Take naltrexone about an hour before planned drinking when using the Sinclair method.
- Only dose on drinking occasions to preserve natural non-alcohol rewards and aid extinction.
Unlearn The Pleasure Response
- The Sinclair method uses targeted dosing to weaken alcohol's rewarding effects while you drink.
- Repeatedly drinking on naltrexone can lead to extinction of the learned pleasure response.
