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 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 Drink Less Method Combines:
- Private online assessment with UK-registered clinicians
- Assessment for suitability for medication
- UK pharmacy dispensing and delivery
- Structured alcohol reduction approaches based on established research
- 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.
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.
Blood Testing to Support Your Alcohol Reduction Journey
We believe in giving you the tools to understand and monitor your progress.
While blood testing is not required, many people choose to have a liver function test before or during treatment as part of good practice. It can provide reassurance, track progress, and act as a clear marker of how your body responds as your drinking reduces.
Optional — But Often Valuable
Some people like to start with a baseline.
Others prefer to monitor improvements over time.
A simple blood test can help you:
- Understand your current liver health
- Track changes as your drinking reduces
- Stay motivated with measurable progress
It’s entirely your choice — but it can be a useful addition to your journey.
Testimonials
Your information is handled in accordance with UK data protection regulations. Patients are encouraged to involve their GP in their care where appropriate. We collect anonymised feedback to help improve the service.
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 assessment
✓ Approximately 6 weeks medication supply where appropriate
✓ Step by step guidance
✓ Clinician involvement where required
✓ No subscriptions or hidden charges
Typical Drink Less Method Progress
Today
Online Assessment
Take our online assessment. If eligible, you’ll receive your private prescription Medication 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
For your second or repeat prescription from the Drink Less Method, you will be required to complete an additional consultation, covering changes to your health, medication and drinking habits, prior to issuing a repeat prescription.
Yes, it’s completely legal. The 50mg Naltrexone products are fully licensed in the UK for alcohol and opioid dependency.
None of the manufacturers currently have applied for (or obtained) a license for a lower dose, not that the medicine is unregulated or illegal.
Off label medicines are very common and legal in the UK and often called ‘specials’ and used by qualified clinicians to prescribe them when, in their judgment, it’s likely to help and is safe for you. They don’t require an NHS prescription, so you just pay the price listed on this website plus any postage fees. It does not mean the treatment is “unapproved” or shady.
No. Naltrexone is non-addictive and does not cause a “high.” It simply reduces the rewarding effect of alcohol so you’re more in control of your choices.
Naltrexone blocks the brain’s opioid receptors, which are part of what makes alcohol feel rewarding. With less of that “buzz,” you may find yourself naturally drinking less without having to rely on sheer willpower.
Naltrexone in 50mg capsules is proven in multiple randomised clinical trials to show oral naltrexone helps people with Alcohol Use Disorder to reduce heavy drinking and addiction when combined with psychological support.
Evidence about the use of naltrexone and for different ways of using it in the treatment of alcoholism
“Eight double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials in five countries have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of naltrexone as an adjunct in alcoholism treatment. The efficacy depends, however, on how naltrexone is used. Three of the trials tested naltrexone in two ways: (1) with supportive therapy, i.e. support of complete abstinence; (2) with therapy tacitly accepting that relapses may occur and teaching how to cope with them.” Source John David Sinclair
Conclusions: Both naltrexone and nalmefene have proved to be safe, well tolerated, easy to manage, and efficient drugs for the treatment of alcohol dependence disorder (currently known as alcohol use disorder). On the basis of recent controlled clinical trials, nalmefene has been shown to result in a significant reduction of alcohol consumption, thereby representing a new objective that extends the therapeutic possibilities for those patients who do not wish for a continuous abstinence, but rather a reduction of alcohol consumption. Click for Source
Naltrexone is usually taken as a tablet on days when you are planning to have a drink – one hour before normal drinking time. Over time, this steady support can help reduce cravings and make drinking less of a focus in your day-to-day life.
Naltrexone can be ordered from this website after carrying out a thorough consultation. Your answers will be reviewed by the in-house clinician and, if there are no further questions from them, you will be issued with a private prescription to order your first series of Naltroxene. This order is for a two month supply – the first supply at a lower dose to be sure of no serious side effects.
Naltrexone may cause liver damage when taken in large doses. It is not likely that naltrexone will cause liver damage when taken in recommended doses. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hepatitis or liver disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking naltrexone and call your doctor immediately: excessive tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of your stomach that lasts more than a few days, light-coloured bowel movements, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Naltrexone may cause side effects
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain or cramping
- diarrhea
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- headache
- dizziness
- anxiety
- nervousness
- irritability
- tearfulness
- difficulty falling or staying asleep
- increased or decreased energy
- drowsiness
- muscle or joint pain
- rash
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.