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 in South Dakota

Traditional approaches to alcohol treatment, like AA and abstinence-only rehab, aren’t the right fit for everyone. But modern science and medicine have made new, innovative alcohol treatment options possible. Powered by these advances, Ria Health provides an online, evidence-based solution for problem drinking to help you reach your recovery goals in South Dakota.

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Why Get Help For Alcohol Online?

Online treatment is flexible, convenient, customizable, and affordable. It clears many of the hurdles to traditional options, making it possible for every person who needs treatment to receive it.

Evidence-Based

All Ria Health treatment methods, such as medication-assisted treatment, are up-to-date, evidence-based, and supported by scientific research.

Affordable

Ria’s program is in-network with many major insurance providers, and it’s ten to twenty times more affordable than most outpatient programs.

Effective

Online treatment works for many people, and it can work for you too. On average, our members reduce their alcohol intake by 75% after just 12 months with Ria.

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Advantages of Online Treatment for South Dakota Residents

Ria Health’s convenient smartphone app places tools and support for recovery in the palm of your hand. Although our online alcohol treatment program is available throughout most of the US, we have specialists specifically licensed in South Dakota. Our approach is rooted in harm-reduction. It’s up to you whether you want to pursue abstinence or moderation—whichever makes the greatest impact for you.

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Benefits of online alcohol treatment in South Dakota include:

No Travel

You’ll never have to go to in-person appointments or travel long distances to achieve lasting recovery. With our convenient app, you can tap into the tools and support you need anywhere with internet access.

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Customized Care

Ria Health offers a personalized approach to your personal recovery journey. We listen to your unique needs and goal—whether that’s drinking less alcohol or none at all—and then create an individualized plan to help you achieve it.

Flexible Scheduling

Treatment happens anywhere with internet access, and at any time that’s convenient for you. Recovery with Ria Health means you don’t have to put your life on hold, take time off work, or even rearrange your schedule to work toward your goals.

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Stigma-Free

Our program is 100% confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and facilitated by an expert team of compassionate individuals. You can count on shame-free, label-free support from day one.

Ria’s online program is designed to meet each of these goals, and lead the way towards effective, shame-free treatment that anyone can access.

Learn more about our approach, and our philosophy

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Do I Need to Seek Alcohol Help?

Whether a friend made a comment that has you concerned, or you’ve noticed some troubling behaviors, you may be wondering—do I need alcohol treatment? Take our short quiz to learn if you could benefit from changing your relationship with alcohol.

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What Does Ria’s Telehealth Program Offer?

When you become a Ria Health member, you’ll meet with our medical team online to get a plan customized to your unique needs. Throughout your time with the program, you’ll be able to access all of the support you need through the Ria Health app. We’ll also send you a Bluetooth breathalyzer which syncs with our app and makes it easy to track your progress.

Ria Health members get access to:

Expert Guidance

Expert Guidance

Tap into experienced medical support and weekly meetings with an expert recovery coach—100% online.

Medications

Medications

Anti-craving medications help you overcome the urge to drink, avoid relapse, and stay on the path to recovery.

Digital Tools

Digital tools

Our convenient app delivers alcohol treatment right to your fingertips. We provide digital tools like a breathalyzer to track your progress.

Group Meetings

Group meetings

Online group sessions moderated by a recovery coach encourage you throughout the process, and let you share stories and support with others working toward change.