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At Thrive, we’re not just another program—we’ve been where you are, and we truly understand. Many of us have overcome alcohol use disorder with the help of naltrexone, and now we’re here to help you break free from problem drinking and feel like your best self again.
With expert guidance and personal support from coaches who’ve walked this path, we’ll help you take back control and rediscover the healthiest, happiest version of yourself – because we know it's possible, and we're proof of it.
The Story of Thrive
Thrive was built from the heart by people who have personally faced the challenges of alcohol use disorder and found freedom with the help of naltrexone. Here’s a look at how it all began with our founder Katie Lain...
2008: Katie develops an alcohol use disorder – asking herself, "How did I get here?"
At just 21, Katie Lain found herself on the path to what would become a nearly decade-long struggle with alcohol use disorder. What began as an innocent party lifestyle—drinking because it felt like the thing she was “supposed to do” at that age—quickly spiraled into a daily, compulsive addiction that felt completely beyond her control.
2009-2017: Feeling hopeless – unable to quit drinking or moderate
She describes her relationship with alcohol as a true “love-hate” dynamic—it was her ultimate frenemy. Drinking felt like a reliable companion, always there when she needed it, but the reality was she rarely had control. It almost always left her with deep regret and shame. She often set intentions to drink moderately but failed 95% of the time, and quitting never lasted long because the cravings were just too overpowering. As time went on, she began to feel hopeless, wondering if she’d ever be able to take back control.
2014: A health scare linked to heavy drinking
In 2014, Katie found herself in the hospital facing a sudden and terrifying health scare: bilateral pulmonary embolism—blood clots in her lungs. The doctors explained that her excessive drinking could have contributed to the formation of these clots. They prescribed blood thinners for at least a year and cautioned her to avoid alcohol while on the medication.
Katie secretly hoped this would be the "rock bottom" moment that finally forced her to confront her drinking. But just two days after being discharged, she went against her doctors' advice, drank alcohol while on the medication, and continued to do so daily. "When will this so-called 'rock bottom' finally come?" she wondered, feeling trapped in a cycle she couldn’t seem to break.
Mid-2017: Finding an answer...finally! But hitting a road block
But in 2017, Katie stumbled upon naltrexone and the Sinclair Method, and it was a life-changing moment. She had no idea that a medication could help heal alcohol addiction and was eager to give it a try. However, to her disappointment and shock, she reached out to five different doctors for a prescription, and every single one refused. She was perplexed—why wouldn’t anyone prescribe a medication backed by research that showed it could be life-changing? It didn’t make sense, and the experience left her frustrated but determined to find another way forward.
2017-2018: On the road to healing
After much searching, Katie finally found a doctor willing to prescribe naltrexone. She didn’t know it at the time, but her life was about to change forever. Within about a year, she went from daily binge drinking to drinking just once a month, effortlessly experiencing alcohol-free days.
Recognizing how life-changing this treatment was, Katie began documenting her journey on YouTube to let others know that something like this existed. Her story resonated with countless people, and the response inspired her to become a lifelong advocate. Since 2018, Katie has been coaching and mentoring others, and she launched the first online peer support group dedicated to this treatment, helping people around the world reclaim their lives.
2021: Launching Thrive
While Katie began coaching people on naltrexone in 2018, Thrive was officially launched a few years later when she realized her clients needed more comprehensive support to succeed. Katie struggled to provide everything her clients required in one place and saw a clear gap in resources for naltrexone treatment.
Thrive was born from Katie’s desire to create a program where people could access everything they needed for the treatment in one place. Katie’s own journey with naltrexone and the Sinclair Method was a lonely one. Navigating the process on her own felt isolating and overwhelming, often leaving her with more questions than answers at critical stages of treatment. At the time, there was nothing available to guide people through the protocol or provide the community and expert support needed to thrive.
Through her experience, Katie saw firsthand that this process is about much more than simply taking a pill. She recognized the vital need for expert guidance and a supportive community to help others fully embrace and benefit from this life-changing treatment. Thrive was created to fill that gap, ensuring no one has to navigate this journey alone.
Meet Our Team
We’re a passionate group of individuals who understand the challenges of changing drinking habits—because many of us have been there ourselves. Our team is dedicated to helping you break free from problem drinking and rediscover your best self. With personal experience, expert knowledge, and a deep commitment to your success, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way on your journey to lasting change.
Katie Lain, Founder
Naltrexone & Sinclair Method Coach & Thrive Founder
Katie Lain, Naltrexone & Sinclair Method Coach & Thrive Founder
Katie Lain had a decade-long tumultuous battle with alcohol use disorder that left her feeling shameful, hopeless and full of regret. In her twenties, what began as social drinking spiraled into daily binge drinking and risky behavior, leaving her with morning-after regrets and a cycle of failed attempts to try and control or quit drinking. Over a nearly ten year period, Katie tried to quit drinking dozens of times, but would always return to drinking again due to the cravings she experienced for alcohol. Finally, her breakthrough came in 2017 when an internet searched introduced her to naltrexone and the Sinclair Method, a treatment option that many still don't know about today. This method, coupled with therapy and personal development paved the way for significant changes in her drinking habits. Within months of starting TSM, Katie began to notice she was thinking about drinking less, that she was having more alcohol-free days, and she had an easier time stopping when she did drink. After about one year on TSM, Katie says she "quit drinking alcohol accidentally" simply because she no longer had an interest in it thanks to this treatment. Today she continues to advocate for TSM, and loves to guide and support others through it.
Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, Medical Advisor
M.D., Ph.D. & Thrive Medical Advisor
Dr Joseph Volpicelli, M.D., Ph.D. & Thrive Medical Advisor
Dr. Joseph Volpicelli has 40 years of addiction treatment research and clinical experience. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program in 1981, where he earned both his Doctor of Medicine and a doctorate in psychology. He also completed a psychiatry residency and a fellowship in neuropsychopharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania. After training, Dr. Volpicelli became a tenured faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania, where he conducted clinical trials on pharmacological treatments for alcohol, opioid, and cocaine addiction. His research led to the discovery of naltrexone to treat alcohol use disorder. His research also led to creating a psychosocial approach designed to improve treatment engagement and retention called the BRENDA Approach. After 25 years at Penn, Dr. Volpicelli decided to put theory into practice as he opened the Volpicelli Center in 2009. The idea was to put what was learned in research into clinical practice to treat real patients in the community. This model program seamlessly integrates medications with psychosocial support to provide innovative, evidence-based addiction treatment. When he’s not overseeing the clinical team as Volpicelli Center’s Medical Director, he spends time conducting research through his non-profit entity, the Institute of Addiction Medicine. It is through the institute that he is able to continue to carry out his passion for research. Dr. Volpicelli is a featured author of over 100 academic publications and two of his own books, “Recovery Options: The Complete Guide” and “Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions: The BRENDA Approach.”
Dr. Michele Perron, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Certified in Positive Psychology
Dr. Michele Perron, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Certified in Positive Psychology, Sinclair Method Coach
Dr. Michele Perron has been in the Recovery field for over 16 years as the Senior Clinical Supervisor at a national addiction treatment company, a private international addiction coach, counselor, speaker, and author. She brings to Thrive Alcohol Recovery her experience working with groups and individuals in the critical stages of change with private Sinclair Method coaching and live workshops. Dr. Perron has developed curriculum and training for counselor education classes and moderation education programs. In today’s changing world, Dr. Perron feels that the Sinclair Method expands the outdated one-size-fits-all treatment model and allows clients the autonomy of personal choice concerning alcohol consumption without shame, failure, or guilt. Dr. Perron holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, is certified in Positive Psychology, is an internationally licensed addiction counselor, and has worked with clients all over the world. She believes in whole life wellness and the power of connection, and is the author of “Tools for Life.”
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, Trauma Professional
Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor & Certified Trauma Professional
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional
Gabrielle, trained in EMDR, has over 12 years of experience in the addiction field, working in residential, outpatient, private practice, and telehealth settings. She focuses on understanding the addiction-trauma connection and uses evidence-based tools to help individuals overcome both, fostering happiness and peace. Gabrielle learned about The Sinclair Method (TSM) in 2015 and began counseling at a TSM outpatient center in 2016, guiding clients to reduce or stop drinking through TSM. She believes Medication Assisted Treatment supports personalized recovery and goal achievement. Gabrielle is licensed in California and Arizona and is affiliated with several professional associations.
Samara Ibanez, Certified Coach
Certified Sinclair Method Coach, Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach
Samara Ibanez, Certified Sinclair Method Coach, Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach
Samara’s passion for helping others with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) comes from her own 27-year battle with alcohol and substance use that began at a young age. Despite being an active member of AA for nearly 15 years, she found herself trapped in a frustrating cycle of abstinence and relapse, plagued by relentless cravings and triggers. No matter what she tried, control over her drinking seemed impossible—until she discovered naltrexone and the Sinclair Method. This treatment didn’t just change her life; it saved it. Now, Samara is dedicated to supporting others on their journey to freedom through this life-changing approach.
Bruce Rose, Coach
Sinclair Method Coach & Co-Founder at Rethink Drink UK
Bruce Rose, Sinclair Method Coach & Co-Founder at Rethink Drink UK
Bruce Rose is based in Scotland, and has worked for many years in the rehab industry – managing drug and alcohol treatment centers. After learning about the success rate of the Sinclair Method for alcohol addiction, he decided to dedicate his work to supporting clients interested in using this method. He began working with people using targeted naltrexone therapy in 2018, and has seen incredible success with his clients, watching them recover quickly and without the usual issues of severe alcohol withdrawal and alcohol deprivation syndrome. Bruce is passionate about spreading the word about this life changing treatment, and guiding others through it.
Danni H, Coach
Sinclair Method Coach & Thrive Community Manager
Danni H, Sinclair Method Coach
Danni’s decade of lived experience with alcohol use disorder followed by her life transforming journey on naltrexone the Sinclair Method is what has led her to support others to their own success on this method. Through many years of personal and spiritual development as well as a broad knowledge of holistic coaching, she has collated the best of what she’s learned and applied to create a toolbox of life skills to equip her clients with. She works on a peer to peer level, as someone who’s been there. She holds space for her clients with zero judgment.
Eric Decker, Coach
Sinclair Method Coach & Mentor
Eric Decker, Sinclair Method Coach & Mentor
Eric has been with Thrive from the very beginning – first as a peer and now as a coach and mentor. He has led several skills workshops for Thrive on habit change and building a life outside of alcohol. Eric has also been an active participant in live TSM groups since the beginning; and as a student of cognitive and behavioral science, Eric has a foundational knowledge that can help other students to find their own insights based on his personal experiences. As a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, he has been trained in mindfulness and meditation that proved valuable in his own path to extinction. Whether your goal is abstinence or moderation, Eric is here to help! He reached extinction in April 2022 after one year on TSM. He feels so liberated through this method that he now has a calling to help others find the same peace he found.
Jodi Green, Certified Coach
Certified Sinclair Method Coach
Jodi Green, Certified Sinclair Method Coach
Jodi’s personal experience with the Sinclair Method led her to become passionate about sharing this life saving program with others. You will find that she is kind and easy to talk with. She also has a background in Stephen’s Ministry that has allowed her to become an excellent listener. She hopes to help people in every aspect of their Sinclair Method journey, and will help you be successful every step of the way.
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A note from our founder
"My deepest desire is for people to experience true freedom from alcohol use disorder. This passion drives me every day and is the heart of our mission. It’s why we created our program, guiding people through naltrexone and the Sinclair Method. This method offers hope, allowing people to glimpse what life could be like without the chains of alcohol. The longer they continue, the more this freedom becomes their reality. I believe everyone has a unique purpose, and overconsumption of alcohol robs us of that potential. So, please don’t give up. Keep pushing forward and fighting for your future self. A life of fulfillment, joy, and purpose is waiting for you on the other side."
Katie Lain, Thrive Founder
