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

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Nikki Stern

Manager of Enrollment

Nikki Stern

Nikki Stern has nearly a decade of coaching experience and numerous certifications in her field, including AADP Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functional Medicine Health Coach, and RADT (Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician). She has been running her own health and wellness coaching business since 2011, and is currently working towards her certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC).

As an independent holistic health coach, Nikki has developed a broad skill set, including program development, marketing, and management. She has organized retreats, taught groups of 30-plus people, hosted events, and written her own health-related content. All of this while continuing to provide empathic, specialized one-on-one guidance to her individual clients.

Nikki also has experience as a team leader, supervising 10 case managers and 20 shift workers during her time at Volunteers of America. More recently, she served as Head Coach for Weight Loss for Life, both teaching and managing the online portal for a transformational 9-month course.

Nikki is passionate about supporting people on their path of growth. As a Ria Health Enrollment Specialist and Recovery Coach, she brings compassion and a holistic perspective to helping each member be their best self.

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

OTHERS ON OUR COACHING TEAM