In this episode of How’s My Drinking?, we sit down with actress, author, and alcohol recovery advocate Claudia Christian to discuss her powerful journey with The Sinclair Method (TSM)—a scientifically backed treatment that uses naltrexone to gradually reduce alcohol cravings.

Claudia shares her struggles with alcohol use disorder, the failures of traditional abstinence-based methods, and how she discovered TSM after exhausting every other option. She opens up about the challenges of accessing medication, the importance of medication adherence, and how she transitioned from an advocate to a full-time leader in alcohol recovery education.

We also dive into the alcohol deprivation effect, why shame and stigma keep millions from seeking help, and how her nonprofit, Options Save Lives, is working to spread awareness about evidence-based treatments.

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, this episode is a must-listen—showing that there are real, proven options beyond abstinence to regain control over drinking.