Medication to regain control over your drinking

What is the Drink Less Method?

Drink Less Method is a UK-based platform designed to support adults who want to reduce their alcohol consumption. Includes an online assessment and access to independent clinician review where appropriate.

The programme draws on scientific research examining how the medication can reduce the reinforcing effects of alcohol in the brain, including work by neuroscientist Dr David Sinclair, whose research is widely known as the Sinclair Method. This research demonstrated that taking medication before drinking can reduce alcohol’s reward response over time.

The Drink Less Method applies these principles within a UK clinical framework, combining clinician review and guidance with a practical approach designed for people who want to reduce their drinking and regain control, without necessarily stopping alcohol altogether.

Our programme often begins with a lower introductory dose of medication (typically 25 mg) where clinically appropriate. This can be particularly suitable for casual or social drinkers who want to reduce their alcohol consumption gradually. Where clinically required, the standard 50 mg dose is available following assessment with our clinicians.

Where appropriate, treatment options may be provided through a UK-registered pharmacy following independent clinician assessment, providing structured support, education, and access to clinician review where appropriate.

The programme is designed for adults who:

• Drink above the recommended 14 units per week
• Want to reduce alcohol consumption rather than stop completely
• Find it difficult to stop once drinking begins
• Are concerned about sleep, health, or long-term drinking habits
• Prefer a private medically supported option for reducing alcohol intake

The Drink Less Method is not a rehabilitation or addiction treatment service. It is a structured alcohol reduction programme designed for responsible adults who want to regain control over their drinking behaviour.

Is this a Subscription Service?

No. The Drink Less Method is not a subscription-based service and there are no hidden charges. After completing a free confidential medical suitability check, you may choose whether to purchase your medication supply.

The starter pack typically lasts around 6–8 weeks, depending on individual usage.

Many participants choose to continue they find the programme helpful, but there is no obligation to continue.

How the Medication Works

The medication used is an opioid receptor antagonist that has been studied for many years in alcohol treatment programmes. Alcohol normally stimulates the brain’s endorphin and dopamine reward pathways, reinforcing drinking behaviour and making it difficult to stop once drinking begins.

When the medication is taken prior to drinking, it blocks opioid receptors involved in this reward pathway. Over time, this may reduce the reinforcing effects of alcohol and help individuals regain greater control over their drinking patterns.

Research into this process was pioneered by Dr David Sinclair, whose work became widely known as the Sinclair Method. Clinical studies examining the use of the medication commonly identify 50 mg as the standard maintenance dose used in alcohol treatment programmes.

However, in clinical practice treatment may be introduced gradually, and some individuals begin at 25 mg to assess tolerability before increasing where appropriate. All prescribing decisions are made only after assessment by qualified clinicians.

The Drink Less Method is inspired by The Sinclair Method but it is not The Sinclair Method as it starts with a lower dose of medication.

Why Choose The Drink Less Method?

✔ UK-based service
✔ Online assessment and delivery
✔ Transparent pricing, no hidden subscription services
✔ No expensive therapy requirement
✔ Designed for motivated, responsible adults

We focus on regaining control, not labelling or judgement.