Risky Choices: Causes of Hepatitis
Risky Choices: Causes of Hepatitis A diagnosis of hepatitis can cause a variety of feelings, maybe even shame, embarrassment or fear. Hepatitis is when the liver is inflamed, usually by a viral infection. High-risk behaviors like intravenous drug use or unprotected, non-monogamous sex can increase your risk of contracting this serious disease. Types of […]
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad times. A song can remind you of when you were out with friends, broke up with your significant other or learned about an event. Whether it’s music, art, a person or a thing, there’s […]
Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery
Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery Relieving your body of toxic substances related to addiction is a top priority when beginning recovery. An important step many people overlook has to do with toxicity in other arenas. Once a person returns home from treatment, it benefits them to be on the lookout for toxic people […]
Sober Curious: From Curiosity to Permanent Sobriety
Updated 4/29/25 Sober curious is a social movement based on author Ruby Warrington’s book, Sober Curious. Her book asks questions that pointedly consider the use of alcohol in any situation. How it works is to ask yourself this question: “Would I be happier, more productive, thinner, confident or act differently without alcohol?” Think about your […]