Basics of AUD

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is an inability to control or stop drinking despite experiencing negative consequences. It may or may not line up with what we traditionally call ”alcoholism.”

What Is AUD?
Drinking Levels Defined
Alcohol and Other Substances
Do I Have AUD? (survey)

Alcohol and Health

Excessive drinking has numerous impacts on your body and mind, ranging from mild to severe. Learn which signs to look out for, and how to care for your well-being.

Diseases Caused by Alcohol
Alcohol & Mental Health
Alcohol & Wellness FAQs

How to Stop Drinking

Quitting alcohol completely can be a challenge, but there are more ways to do it than ever before. Here is our guide to giving up (or cutting back) on alcohol.

Withdrawal and Safety
Types of Alcohol Rehab
Sticking With Recovery
Tips to Quit Drinking

Medication for Alcoholism

Ria Health offers several FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder. When combined with counseling, this approach is proven highly effective.

Naltrexone
Gabapentin
Disulfiram/Antabuse
Acamprosate
Baclofen
Topiramate

Recovery Coaching

At Ria, we offer weekly meetings with certified counselors to help members stay on track and build skills for long-term change. Learn more about our team’s approach.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

Online Alcohol Treatment: Research & Evidence

Telemedicine for alcohol use disorder works. Read our peer-reviewed studies below:

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Ria Program Efficacy

Ria Health Research

Recent studies on medication-assisted treatment and telemedicine platforms by the Ria Health Team:

Pharmacotherapy Prescribing Patterns in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) for Patients Enrolled in the Ria Health Treatment Program (RHTP)

Our Research Team

John Mendelson, MD

John Mendelson, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Professor of Medicine, UCSF; Senior Research Scientist Friends Research Institute; Medical Director, Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment (BAART) Programs; Distinguished in Clinical Research and Primary Care Medical Practice.

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Paul R. Linde, MD

Paul R. Linde, MD

Medical Director of Psychiatry and Collaborative Care

Dr. Paul Linde is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is the.

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DAVID DEACON, PHD

DAVID DEACON, PHD

Founder

Entrepreneur, scientist, engineer; Founder CEO or CTO, four tech startups; NIH Principal Advisor on commercialization; 62 U.S. patents.

BOB NIX, PHD

BOB NIX, PHD

Founder

Entrepreneur, Architect, Technologist; VP R&D and Principal Architect, Athena Health; Founder or CTO seven other tech startups

JULIEN STAINBACK

JULIEN STAINBACK

Pre-med student with a bachelor’s in psychology, currently studying under Dr. John Mendelson. Dedicated to supporting the Ria team through research and development.

SAM XU

SAM XU

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Software developer with over a decade of experience working with healthcare professionals. Enthusiast in building scalable real-time systems.