Author Archives: Ria Health Team

The first half of 2020 has been severely challenging for many people. COVID-19 has prompted social isolation, unemployment, and financial hardship. People have been managing the fear and anxiety caused by a new disease, abrupt life changes, and an unpredictable future. Meanwhile, shelter in place has brought families into close quarters and left others on […]

Consuming alcohol isn’t just common, it’s also widely accepted and promoted as a way to relax, let go, and have a good time. While plenty of people use alcohol moderately, there are many others for whom this is not so easy. Some may even develop an addiction to alcohol, becoming entangled in a cycle that […]

Ever wondered if your relationship with alcohol is healthy? You’re not alone. In a culture where alcohol use is so widespread, it can be important to touch base with ourselves from time to time. Each of us may occasionally notice we’ve begun drinking more than we intend, or that we are using alcohol in ways […]

More than 14 million Americans suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD)—and millions of others drink more than they’d like to. But with less than eight percent receiving treatment each year, and only a fraction of those individuals remaining abstinent long-term, it’s clear that more options are needed. New research suggests that the drug ketamine may […]

The transition from one year to another can mean more than just the flip of a calendar page. For many, it’s a chance for a fresh start—an opportunity to establish new habits, or begin a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re experiencing that post-holiday drinking fatigue, or you’ve been meaning to cut back in general, Dry January […]

No matter how long it’s been since you’ve had a drink, the holidays bring a special kind of pressure. Tipsy relatives asking you questions you don’t want to answer. Friends hosting booze-fueled New Year’s Eve events. Those same 10 Christmas tunes. It’s no wonder this is a season many newly sober people dread as much […]

If you’d like to stay sober, or drink less this holiday season, you’re not alone. Many of us feel that alcohol plays a bigger role in the festivities than we’d like. Often, we feel the consequences once the merriment subsides—maybe we’ve packed on a few pounds, or we feel foggy and have low energy when […]

Recovering from alcohol addiction can feel intimidating. Sometimes, a boost of encouragement, or a reminder that you’re not alone, can make all the difference. Below, we’ve collected some of our favorite recovery quotes. First, you’ll find some inspirational wisdom for when the path seems steep. Second, you’ll see some testimony from celebrities who have battled […]

If you’re searching for “alcohol rehab near me,” you might be hoping to find an option near your town, or within a short commute. But the answer may be even closer than you think. New technology now allows you to access personalized, outpatient alcohol rehab from your phone, or other personal device. How can that […]

From the final week of Oktoberfest, through that spookiest of holidays, Halloween, October offers many opportunities to share drinks with friends. It might surprise you, then, to learn that many people have started taking this month off from drinking. Sober October has joined Dry January as a chance to take a break from alcohol. While […]