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COVID-19 has presented a unique challenge to our culture: How can we support each other as a community, while also keeping enough distance to protect one another? Across the country, we’ve seen an upswell of mutual support. But no matter how you slice it, a lot of people are going to be spending a lot […]

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 […]

Have you noticed that your significant other is drinking more than they used to? Or have you recently met someone you really like, but are noticing that they always have alcohol around? Are you beginning to wonder if you’re dating an alcoholic? Not everyone who drinks has a problem with alcohol. But it’s important to […]

Even people with the best intentions can slip up during recovery. Making a permanent change in your relationship with alcohol is a long process—with many pitfalls, both obvious and subtle. I know from experience how easy it can be to convince yourself to break the rules just once, or to get overwhelmed and fall back […]

For many, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun and festive occasion. Originally intended as an observation of the death of Ireland’s patron saint, it has become a celebration of Irish culture complete with food, music, dancing, and green as far as the eye can see. With the average person consuming 4.2 alcoholic drinks on St. […]

If you’ve ever had a long night of drinking, you’ve likely experienced the physical effects of a hangover. These might include a pounding headache, nausea, feeling tired and weak, sensitivity to light, sweating, and a pressing need to drink water. But for many people, the symptoms of a hangover don’t stop there. The headache and […]

One of the most common misconceptions around alcoholism is that it’s a choice, and that a person could simply “just stop.” While there are some cases of people who quit once and never drink again, for most individuals things are much more complicated. And one of the biggest reasons is alcohol cravings. Cravings for alcohol […]

In October 2019, at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, Ria Health underwent a rigorous review by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading evaluation agency for health care organizations. As a result, Ria has been certified in the Behavioral Health Care category, and awarded the Gold Seal of Approval® for “continuous compliance with the commission’s performance […]

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 […]