HI MY name is Gilly I sent for the book last week and am really hopeful about this treatment.

I come from the UK so I can not get naltrexone on prescription here. I sent off for some on the Internet, it is not cheap, i am on benefits, but i am so desperate to stop drinking. I am 54 and have been drinking since i was 15. I usually drink a bottle of wine a night but it getting to the stage where i could really do with drinking more. I am so afraid that i will in the perscentage of people that naltrexone did not help. Does any one know why it only helped 75%

Thank you
I will keep you informed of my progress when i receive my medication
Gilly

Hi Gillygem,

Welcome aboard!

I have just posted a reply to your other thread.

Just wanted to point out that I'm also in the UK. With reference to your statement "I come from the UK so I can not get naltrexone on prescription here", that isn't strictly correct depending on where in the UK you are located. Please see Dr Eskapa's thread in 'Sinclair Method Doctors' entitled 'Physician in London, UK'.

I wish you all the very best on your journey and look forward to reading your posts.

V.

Hi Gilly. I have heard the success rate is more like 80% and many of the failing 20% did not take Naltrexone one hour before drinking. The success rate for those who precisely follow the guidelines in Eskapa's book is much higher. 100% success for rats! Good luck. Nick

Hey Gilly - great name! I have the most wonderful brindle boxer mix dog named Gilly. In her case, it's short for "Mrs. McGillicuddy."

Welcome to the board. Usually those who succeed on Naltrexone have a strong family history of alcoholism. They also like very sweet and very spicy foods. Go figure. . .

Really, we think the success rate is higher than reported. About 10% of those who 'failed' stopped taking the Naltrexone. Of the remainder, who knows how many reported honestly? We know that Naltrexone worked for 100% of the rats, who weren't given a choice in the matter.