Table of Contents
Dedication ix
Acknowledgments xi
Foreword David Sinclair xv
Introduction Claudia Christian xxiii
Section 1 Alcoholism: Who Says It's Incurable?
1 Introducing Yourself to the Cure 3
2 The Genesis of the Cure for Alcoholism 13
3 The Hard Evidence Behind the Cure 43
4 Why Haven't I Already Heard of the Sinclair Method? 57
Section 2 Five Steps to Curing Alcoholism
5 An Introduction to the Five Steps-How to Drink Your Way Sober 77
6 Step One: Understanding the Cure 79
7 Step Two: Self-Assessment-Do I Need Help? 93
8 Step Three: Your Prescription for Naltrexone 101
9 Step Four: Charting Reduced Craving and Drinking 111
10 Step Five: The Golden Step-Staying Cured 125
Section 3 Real Stories of Real Cures
11 Julia's Story: Sinclair "Deluxe" Treatment 131
12 Richard's Story: The Sinclair "Lite" Method-Same Great Success, Less Intensive 143
13 David's Story: A Relapsing Patient Is Successful 151
14 Pete's Story: A Troubled, Relapsed Alcohol and Cocaine Addict Until He Got a Prescription for Naltrexone 155
Section 4 A Sober, Happier Future
15 The Sinclair Method as a Blueprint for Treating Other Addictions (Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Sex, Gambling, Chocolates, Smoking, Computer Hacking, and Pathological Thrill-Seeking) 165
16 The Human Costs of Alcoholism 191
17 For Medical Professionals 203
Appendices 233
References 291
Endnotes 309
Excerpt from Babylon Confidential 317
Index 327
About the Author 337