Hi all, I've been away on business and kept getting updates that this post was getting a lot of action. I'm home now and thought I'd give an update. I don't want to get into the science discussion because I'm not a scientist and am only really interested in sharing my success in case it can help others. I haven't kept stats in a while because I now drink so irregularly that I don't need to. I still drink but it's very rare and never to excess. I'd say I drink once or twice a month and rarely over 2 drinks; usually just one. I still take the nal when I remember but have had a drink or two without it and without sliding back. For me, TSM has worked. I don't know if the 78% cure rate is true or not, I just know that whatever the rate is I am happy to count myself as one of them. I really never even think about alcohol anymore except once in a while when it really hits me that I actually have my life back. Those times are so overwhelming for me and I'm so grateful. After so many failed attempts at controlling alcohol I don't think I ever really believed I'd be here. When I used to travel for business my first stop was always to pick up beer on the way to the hotel. Not anymore.
I don't share this to pimp TSM or naltrexone. I don't gain anything if you try them or not. Nor do I claim it's the only way. I only claim that it is the way that finally worked for me and I hope that my success may give hope and continued effort to those that are still trying to overcome this. As I said, after so many failed attempts I had lost hope. If you're there, please keep trying and find what works for you because life is sooooo much better outside the bottle. I'm willing to answer any questions you may have if you're considering trying naltrexone. I'm not a doctor but I can at least share my experience with TSM if it helps. Take care all and good luck!
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