Prescription medication to regain control over your drinking
From £159 – 6 weeks’ supply including delivery
What is the Drink Less Method?
Drink Less Method is a UK-based alcohol reduction programme offering access to private prescription Naltrexone through an online clinical consultation.
The programme draws on scientific research examining how Naltrexone 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 Naltrexone before drinking can reduce alcohol’s reward response over time.
The Drink Less Method applies these principles within a UK clinical framework, combining clinician-led prescribing 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 Naltrexone (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 of Naltrexone is available following consultation with our clinicians.
Treatment is delivered privately and confidentially through a UK pharmacy, allowing individuals to access support discreetly and conveniently.
The Drink Less Method Combines:
- Private online consultation with UK-registered clinicians
- Assessment for suitability for Naltrexone
- UK pharmacy dispensing and delivery
- Evidence-based alcohol reduction principles
- Introduction at a lower starting dose (25 mg) where appropriate
- Option to increase to the standard 50 mg dose if clinically required
- Structured support to help you monitor progress
The focus is on helping people regain control over their drinking habits in a practical and sustainable way.
Who is the Drink Less Method Suitable For?
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.
Some participants choose to order repeat prescriptions if they find the programme helpful, but there is no obligation to continue.
How Naltrexone Works on Private Prescription
Naltrexone 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 Naltrexone 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 oral Naltrexone 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.
Why Choose Drink Less Method?
✔ UK-based private prescription service
✔ Online consultation and delivery
✔ Based on Sinclair Method principles (starting with lower dose)
✔ Transparent pricing, no hidden subscription services
✔ No expensive therapy requirement
✔ Designed for motivated, responsible adults
We focus on regaining control, not labelling or judgement.
Testimonials
Our service is confidential. Because alcohol reduction is often a personal matter, we do not require public reviews and we do not inform your GP unless you choose to do so.
We do receive feedback from the Drink Less Method from customers who participate and we have revealed some anonymised information in some analysis here.
Here’s what our Customers are Saying
- “I went from drinking every day to just once a week.”
- “I used to have around 15 units a night. Now I’m happy with one.”
- “I still enjoy a drink most days, but only half as much as before.”
- “I cut my drinking by 50% without giving up my social life.”
- “For the first time in years, I feel fully in control.”
- “I wish I had known about this earlier.”
Join THE DRINK LESS METHOD
£159 (6 weeks supply including delivery)
✓ Online clinical consultation
✓ Approximately 6 weeks medication supply
✓ Step by step guidance
✓ Clinician-assessed prescribing
✓ No subscriptions or hidden charges
Typical Drink Less Method Progress
Today
Online Consultation
Take our online consultation. If eligible, you’ll receive your private prescription Naltrexone to get you to start on your journey.
10 Days
Improvements
This period is all about getting you used to any medication and checking for side effects, increasing dosage daily.
From 2 weeks
Real Change
The real start of your alcohol reduction programme. You should be able to control your alcohol intake on a day by day basis. You may choose to never drink or to just drink less.
Your Questions Answered
No, the method is intended to teach you and your body to crave the hit that alcohol gives you and therefore to increase your number of drink free days. You may choose to take a tablet prior to a social event where you feel you may overindulge or where the triggers to drink are particularly strong.
Any side effects are usually minimal. Anyone suffering from any liver complaints may not join the Drink Less Method. For a full list of side effects, always read the Patient Information Leaflet.
The tools we use are generally safe to use and many people take it for months without serious problems.
In the short term, some people may feel a bit of nausea, headache, tiredness, or trouble sleeping when they first start, but these usually improve as the body adjusts. In the long term, research shows that our medication is safe for many people, provided your liver function stays healthy. As long as you have regular check-ups and take it as directed, it’s considered a well-tolerated medication. It’s not habit-forming, and it doesn’t cause withdrawal when you stop taking it, which makes it a good option for ongoing support if it’s working well for you.
Our method is suitable for casual to moderate drinkers who wish to reduce their alcohol intake but do not wish to quit alcohol all together. It is aimed at people who maybe drink too much or too regularly and are looking to cut back but still enjoy a drink.
Our consultation ensures that you are medically compatible with the typical medication employed. We also look at your current alcohol consumption and motivation behind drinking and your motivation to drink less.
To start the process there is absolutely no need to sign up to a subscription. Simply complete the consultation, which will enable you to purchase the starter pack. That is the end of your commitment, there are no reoccurring charges. Once your starter course is complete, we will invite you to carry out a second consultation which is totally optional. After the successful completion of this consultation, you will be able to arrange a single repeat prescription order with us.
Some people feel changes within the first week, while for others it may take a little longer. The benefits tend to build over time as drinking becomes less appealing. Real results appear for most subjects after four weeks of use.
No. Unlike some treatments that require total abstinence, our medication is designed to support moderation. You can still enjoy a drink if you’d like—many people just find it easier to stop after one or two.