Options Save Lives empowers and supports individuals using the Sinclair Method to achieve full recovery from alcohol use disorder.
What We Do
Dr. Sinclair began research on the causes of alcohol drinking as a University of Cincinnati undergraduate. Among his discoveries was the Alcohol Deprivation Effect (ADE)—now widely recognized by addiction medicine as central to explaining why the vast majority of alcoholics relapse after traditional abstinence-based treatments. In other words, weeks of forced abstinence—as used in conventional detoxification and detention treatments—instead of being beneficial, actually increase alcohol craving. After getting his doctorate in 1972 from the University of Oregon on the ADE, Dr. Sinclair immediately went to Helsinki to work at Alko Laboratories (now part of Finland's National Public Health Institute)—probably the best place in the world for finding a better treatment for alcoholism.
His solution, pharmacological extinction, became apparent only after he wrote The Rest Principle: A Neurophysiological Theory of Behavior, a book showing how the nervous system strengthens behaviors that stop hunger, thirst, pain, or release endorphins, and extinguishes behaviors that no longer produce reinforcement. He subsequently worked on the clinical trials proving the concept and practical implementation of the treatment in real patients.
Dr. Sinclair was active in supporting and advising Options Save Lives until his passing. His work lives on through the tireless efforts of everyone involved with Options Save Lives.
Empowering and supporting individuals who use the Sinclair Method is at the core of everything we do. Some of the ways we offer support include:
- Free help finding a Sinclair Method medical provider
- Moderated peer support communities
- Support for families and loved ones
- Resources to empower a successful recovery
- Relapse prevention resources
- Alcohol moderation resources
- Drink tracking tools
Medical and Mental Health Professionals
Since 2013, Options Save Lives has educated the medical and mental health community about the Sinclair Method. We have done this individually over email, phone calls, and in person at addiction conferences. We have a standard set of educational materials we send to every TSM provider we include on our provider lists.
Certified Sinclair Method Coaches
Claudia Christian developed a TSM coach basic certification program in 2019 and has trained more than 20 individual coaches, in addition to conducting virtual and in-person TSM Coach training group sessions for multiple TSM providers.
General Public Education
As C Three Foundation, Options Save Lives held three Sinclair Method virtual conferences (2020-2022), which brought together TSM providers, supportive mental health professionals, and individuals who successfully used the Sinclair Method to recover from alcohol use disorder.
Options Save Lives uses a wide variety of social media platforms to reach people where they are all around the world. We work to raise awareness about the dangers and health risks of harmful alcohol use, the benefits of both moderation and sobriety, and, of course, the Sinclair Method. In our videos, and on social media we discuss how to navigate triggers and cravings; how to build healthier habits and routines; strategies for self care; the importance of building a strong support system; and much more.
Multimedia and social awareness channels include:
- One Little Pill (documentary film)
- Options Save Lives video podcast
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Twitch
The best way to treat alcohol use disorder is to address heavy and at-risk drinking before it gets worse. Options Save Lives strongly advocates for the Sinclair Method to be used as an early prevention tool that can be used before a person hits rock bottom.
If you are uncomfortable with how much alcohol you drink, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Meet the Team
Jenny R Williamson, MPA earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in 2013 and her Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in nonprofit management from FGCU in 2016. She spent a year at Antioch University New England taking courses in leadership and social justice. Jenny also holds a professional certificate in marketing from Boston College and has earned journalism awards from the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists.
In her first decade with Options Save Lives, she successfully led fundraising efforts for the documentary film One Little Pill, created the Physician Outreach Program, which established the first worldwide free listing of medical and metal health providers who offer TSM, and grew the number of providers to include all 50 US states and most of Canada. Jenny designed and implemented the Key Chain pill holder program, which resulted in 55% of these important medication adherence tools being distributed for free through TSM providers from 2014-2020.
Jenny created and hosted three seasons of the Options Save Lives podcast and was the organizer and moderator for three virtual TSM conferences. She created the TSM Drink Log spreadsheet and helped design the concept behind the TSM Drink Log Apps. She has spearheaded the rebranding process from C Three Foundation to Options Save Lives, including the overhaul of multiple websites.
In late 2024, Jenny embarked on a new project - TSM in the Wild - a new Sinclair Method book that is one part celebration of Dr Sinclair and his legacy, one part history of C Three Foundation/Options Save Lives, and one part comprehensive "how to do TSM" manual.
Claudia Christian has been in the film and television business as a performer for over 35 years. She has starred in more than 50 films and hundreds of hours of television. Sci-fi fans around the world know her from her work on the Hugo and Emmy award winning show Babylon 5. She has played the Captain of the LAPD on the hit ABC series, “911” since 2018.
She is the author of two autobiographical books, “My Life with Freaks and Geeks”(2010) and “Babylon Confidential” (2012), and the novels “Wolf’s Empire” (2016) and “The Original” (2016).
She is the most recognized advocate for the Sinclair Method, a treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). In 2013 she started the C Three Foundation (rebranded to Options Save Lives) to help raise awareness of the treatment. She also became an accredited substance abuse counselor in the UK in 2015.
In 2014 Claudia’s award winning documentary about the Sinclair Method, “One Little Pill” was released.
Claudia has spoken at UCLA, USC, and at medical conventions around the country. She has also appeared on Larry King Now and been interviewed for NBC's Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly to educate people about this inexpensive, life-saving treatment.
Claudia continues to work in TV and film and lends her distinctive voice to some of the biggest games in the world including SkyRim, Guild Wars, World of Warcraft , Halo, Call of Duty, and Fallout 4.
Claudia’s passion is to help and educate. In 2017, she spent a month in India working with the Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development (CORD).
Her TEDx talk on TSM has helped thousands and she spoke at the US Senate in November of 2016. She also wrote "Journeys,” a book about individual experiences on the Sinclair Method.
Brooks has been involved in the recovery community for over 25 years, most recently as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Healing Transitions International. Brooks gets great satisfaction seeing alcoholics recover and rebuild their lives. “TSM is an innovative approach to treating alcoholics. I have seen, firsthand, many lives changed by this treatment. More people need to be aware of that this treatment is available .”
An independent insurance agency owner, Mr. Barbee received his BA in Business from the University of Colorado. Mr. Barbee says he gets the most satisfaction from being a father and being present in the lives of his family members. A close second would be working with alcoholics to help them live productive, rewarding lives. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his sons, fitness, and the outdoors. Brooks has two sons – Jackson and Gabriel.
Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this treatment. In 2017, like many she stumbled on Claudia Christian’s TEDx talk about the method – found a provider through the C Three Foundation – and started her own journey shortly after.
Within one year, Katie watched herself turn into a moderate drinker – eventually leading to her becoming alcohol-free “accidentally” thanks to TSM. She has been advocating for the life-changing benefits of TSM ever since – sharing videos and content about her own journey, as well as TSM success stories and tips to help others succeed with the method.
She also serves as a coach and is the co-founder at Thrive Alcohol Recovery where they provide a private, comprehensive online program centered around TSM.
Entrepreneur, Author and Business Angel Director and Partner at SILFRA CREATIONS LTD working in fiction, music, games, and film on the Isle of Man. Co-founder of Nasdaq listed biopharmaceutical company Opiant Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: OPNT) offering Narcan nasal spray for opioid overdose and medical treatments for opioidergic behaviours. In charge of administration for Phase II Clinical trial for binge eating disorder in Helsinki.
Executive Producer for Finnish TV series Kalevala World - The Return of the Golden Age and Executive Producer for Le Café de Mes Souvenirs / Muistojeni Kahvila Movie. Co-founder of Pomenia, offering fairytale mobile and board games, story books and art.
Working to further the Sinclair Method for the treatment of alcoholism on the board of Options Save Lives led by Claudia Christian.
Private investor especially in the fields of literature, film, and the performing arts. Philanthropist through the Sinclair Trust working on causes relating to the arts, nature conservation, and sharing knowledge.
Inclusivity Statement
At Options Save Lives, we believe recovery is about more than reducing the amount of alcohol you drink. It’s about learning to be the version of yourself that you want to be. Our intent is to respect and empower every person who reaches out to us for help to achieve that goal. We do that by honoring your identity, whether that is through using your preferred pronouns, practicing cultural sensitivity, or learning to make our materials more accessible. You are more than a person in recovery. You are a unique individual. We celebrate and support the diversity of backgrounds in our Sinclair Method community and strive to create a place where everyone can feel they are valued for who they are to nurture a sense of belonging.