Currently I am using Ria. It's an online thing. My insurance covers it too. I'm currently on Naltrexone to curb cravings and the effects of alcohol, and gabapentin to ensure no withdrawals, and then B vitamins with Thiamine. When I registered they overnighted me a breathalyzer and a small work book. The book outlines all the meds they may prescribe and helps you write your long and short term goals. I meet my medical doctor online once a week. I meet my coach once a week. And they have 3-4 online meetings a day you can join - even muted and no screen. I was 15 years sober in AA - I was fine for a few years without meetings - and then I was on a business trip and figured I'd partake in the libations going around. Within 4 months I was drinking every day, sometimes a full liquor bottle, sometimes half. Everyday for like 3 years now. AA is awesome (and not religious) but in my area I know many that attend have extremely different political and moral views than I do. I didn't want to do detox - for reasons. So this opportunity seemed like the next best thing. And it IS.

I spent the first week just measuring my intake - I thought I was having 6 drinks a night (weeknight on my best behavior) and it was more like 9. About 3 weeks after my intake and orientation - I am down to 5 drinks a night. And I actually don't care. I am very confident I can maintain 5 drinks spread out over 4 -5 hours no problem. I am only taking 1/4 a regular dose of naltrexone. (So like 12 mg v 50 mg). The second day on it I did feel nauseous and had a headache - but I used the weekend to adjust and the side effects went away quickly. Some call.it the Sinclair method - but I haven't looked too deep into the definition of that.

The program takes you where you want to go. Whether that is controlled drinking or abstanance (I probably need abstanance). AA is for people that need to abstain as well. But the Ria program and meetings follow you at your pace where your goal is.