02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

HIV and Alcohol: What are the Risks?

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you enjoy a 🍸 drink at the end of a long […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Meth Sex, Chemsex, and PnP

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Thinking about sex can cause you to feel all sorts of things—excited, […]

11: Healthy Habits, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How to Stay Sober after Going to Rehab

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We’ve discussed going to rehab (read also: How to Tell Your Loved […]

13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

You’re probs addicted to social media and here’s why

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We’re all guilty of it, so don’t think you’re alone. You’re human and, especially right now during this challenging time with the pandemic and social […]

01: Blogs With Audio Content, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How to Curb Unhealthy Behaviors: Drug Addiction

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you’re reading this, there might be something in your life you want to change. Today, we’re going to talk about your relationship with drugs […]

01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Tips for cutting back on alcohol

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We get it: A stiff drink takes the edge off and makes […]

05: HIV Healthcare, 12: Mental health, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How to get help with an addiction

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center An addiction is something you can’t stop doing, no matter how much trouble it causes. And it’s not just heroin or meth. People get hooked […]

03: Getting Tested for HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How other countries are fighting HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We all have to work together to stop HIV. The cure could […]

08: Peer Support, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Tips to quit smoking

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center The scientists who study HIV say quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health besides taking your meds every […]

08: Peer Support, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV, 14: Sexual Identity

Tips for transitioning out of sex work (if you want to)

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Sex work is nothing to be ashamed of, as anybody who is […]