Alcohol Recovery Medicine (A.R.M.)
Dr. John C. Umhau, MD
Evidence-Based Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Private telemedicine care from a board-certified addiction medicine physician
Serving patients in Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia*
You've Already Done the Hardest Part
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​Recognizing that something needs to change and deciding to look for real help is the most difficult step.
You’re successful. Capable. Intelligent. And alcohol is quietly taking more than it gives. You drink more than you want, and you feel disappointed in yourself because of it. Deep down, you believe you should be able to handle this. You don’t want a rehab program. You want an experienced physician who understands the science.
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Emotional steadiness
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Improved executive function
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Stronger relationships
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Freedom from preoccupation with your next drink
Telemedicine Consultations maximize privacy
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Dr. Umhau understands the sensitivity of seeking help for alcohol use disorder. His patients include physicians, attorneys, and executives who value discretion, precision, and personal attention. This is a private, fee-for-service telemedicine practice. Consult with Dr. Umhau from your home or office through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
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Schedule a confidential consultation
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Receive a personalized medical plan
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Regain control and optimize your health
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About Dr. Umhau
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High-performing individuals require an approach that is precise, discreet, and grounded in science. Dr. Umhau is an expert in the neurobiology of alcohol use disorder and can help you apply that knowledge to your unique situation. Unlike one-size-fits-all rehab programs, Dr. Umhau's approach adapts the latest scientific evidence, using minimal doses of safe medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, baclofen, topiramate, and others to reduce alcohol cravings and restore control. The Sinclair Method is just one of several proven interventions he uses to help the brain learn a healthy response to alcohol. Learn more here.
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But medication is only part of the picture. Dr. Umhau also has expertise in nutrition, stress, and lifestyle factors that influence recovery - because lasting change requires treating the whole person. You can read one of Dr. Umhau's articles on the Sinclair Method here. For twenty years, Dr. Umhau served as a Senior Clinical Investigator at the National Institutes of Health, where he led research into the neurobiology of alcoholism, the role of nutrition in brain function, and the development of medical treatments for alcohol use disorder. You can learn more about Dr. Umhau here.
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Dr. Umhau has spent over 30 years helping people exactly like you—quietly, privately, and effectively.
Credentials at a Glance:
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MD degree, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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Medical residency training in alcoholism at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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Board Certified in Addiction Medicine & Preventive Medicine
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Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Licensed to practice medicine in CA, AZ, TN, TX, FL, NC, VA, and MD
Frequently Asked Questions
How does diet and nutrition affect alcohol recovery?
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Dr. Umhau's research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism explored how drinking problems are driven by brain inflammation made worse by alcohol's effect on the gut and nutritional depletion. Supplementing with specific vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fats can help control the impulse to drink and help restore brain health.
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What if I don't want to quit drinking entirely?
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Regardless of your goals for drinking, Dr. Umhau's approach, often including the Sinclair Method, helps you drink less over time, avoiding the problems and expense that abrupt detox and withdrawal can cause. Although most people do not begin treatment with a goal of abstinence, typically people lose interest in drinking and decide to quit altogether.
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Is this practice covered by insurance?
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This is a fee-for-service practice and does not accept insurance. Initial consultations are $500. Follow-up visits are $250. Most people find that the expense of treatment is dramatically less than the amount they save by drinking less.
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How much time is required to get results?
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Many patients notice better concentration, mood, and control over alcohol a week after the first consultation. Although many people experience rapid results, there are no guarantees and results vary. There is no set program; after the initial 60-minute consultation, 30-minute follow appointments are scheduled as needed, typically every week at first, then less frequently once progress is established.
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What are the "Ten Good Rules"?
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The Ten Good Rules are research-based guidelines developed by Dr. Umhau. They are a synopsis of TenGoodRules.ORG, an educational website dedicated to the elimination of alcohol use disorder.
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Avoid the embarrassment, depression, poor health, and personal loss that alcohol use disorder can lead to. Even if you've tried a program or medications without success, working with the right physician can make all the difference. Schedule a confidential consultation and find out what the optimal scientific approach can mean for you.
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Learn more about treatment by watching Dr. Umhau on the Stronger Weekly Podcast here.
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