Based out of Silicon Valley and serving clients all over the U.S., Ria Health offers a tech-friendly virtual program to recover from alcohol addiction. Ria’s program sends clients a real-world breathalyzer, FDA-approved medications, and instructions to download an application to track weekly progress. Ria Health claims that more than 50% of their clients stay with the program for 6+ months and reduce their drinking an average of 75% within a year in the program. Leveraging San Francisco Tech Clients use Ria Health’s app to connect with a real-life licensed therapist from the comfort of their home. The app connects with their breathalyzer, allowing them to monitor their alcohol consumption on a regular basis. They intend for results to help both the client and the therapist see what is working and tailor treatment accordingly. Medication Support to Reduce Cravings Ria works with each client to figure out which medication works best for them. They can prescribe Naltrexone, Gabapentin, Disulfiram, Antabuse, Acamprosate, Baclofen, and Topiramate. They use Naltrexone the most. Ria takes an incremental approach to treatment, addressing the psychological and chemical causes of addiction simultaneously. They don’t require clients to stop drinking entirely at the beginning of treatment. Traditional, Evidence-Backed Therapy Ria Health’s therapists use the time-tested talk therapies of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) to help clients understand and quit drinking.
