SSRIs and Alcohol Cravings: What Some People Aren’t Told | Dr. John Umhau + Katie Lain

In this episode you will hear an in-depth interview with Dr. John Umhow, an addiction specialist with extensive experience in alcohol addiction treatment, nutritional therapy, and pharmaceutical interventions. The discussion covers several critical topics related to alcohol use disorder (AUD), including the role of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), nutrition—especially omega-3 fatty acids—and alternative therapies. Dr. Umhow also shares clinical insights from his long career, including his time at NIH and FDA, and his private practice focused on personalized alcohol recovery approaches. The interview emphasizes the complexity of treating alcohol use disorder and depression, the potential unintended effects of SSRIs on alcohol consumption, and the importance of lifestyle factors like diet, social connection, and endorphin-producing activities in recovery.     About Katie Lain Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder.      *Links* https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/ https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/ https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/