EP5 - Rethinking Alcohol Recovery: Katie Lain on Naltrexone & Lasting Change

In this episode ofHow’s My Drinking, we sit down with Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to discuss a different approach to alcohol recovery—one that challenges the traditional abstinence-only model. Katie shares her personal journey with alcohol use disorder, the struggles she faced with moderation and relapse, and how discovering naltrexone changed everything.We dive into the misconceptions surrounding medication-assisted treatment, why so few people (and doctors) know about it, and how naltrexone helped Katie—and countless others—break free from alcohol dependence. We also explore the importance of mindset, behavioral support, and how technology is shaping the future of alcohol treatment.If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s another way to rethink recovery, this episode is for you.