New Books Network Katie Herzog, "Drink Your Way Sober: The Science-Based Method to Break Free from Alcohol" (Simon and Schuster, 2025)
Sep 30, 2025
Katie Herzog, a journalist and author of "Drink Your Way Sober", shares her transformative journey of overcoming alcohol dependency using naltrexone and the Sinclair Method. She discusses the shortcomings of traditional abstinence-based programs and highlights the scientific basis for her approach. Herzog candidly recounts her struggles with drinking, her decision to write about her experiences, and the importance of community support on the path to recovery. With humor and honesty, she advocates for diverse treatment options, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced understanding of addiction.
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Lifelong Secret Relationship With Alcohol
- Katie Herzog describes drinking from her early teens into her late 30s and hiding purchases at 7-Elevens to avoid detection.
- She framed alcohol as the longest, secretive relationship of her life that consumed her mental space.
Last-Ditch Choice Before Rehab
- Katie started naltrexone in 2022 after thousands of failed quit attempts and a worsening during COVID.
- She chose medication over a disruptive, costly rehab stay that felt impractical for her life.
Extinguish Cravings By Pairing Drug And Drinking
- The Sinclair Method asks patients to take naltrexone then continue drinking to extinguish the learned reward.
- That counterintuitive pairing targets the behavior rather than demanding immediate abstinence.
