I Thought 7-OH Was Legal and Safe. It Was Neither.
Tobias struggled with opioids and alcohol by white-knuckling it. But when they became addicted to 7-OH, they needed help. And they got it at Workit Health.
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The myth that “Suboxone is just legal heroin” is wrong and damaging. It keeps people from getting help with their opioid use disorder.
Suboxone and Your Teeth
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What to Know About Precipitated Withdrawal from Opioids
Precipitated withdrawal is intense and miserable, and may discourage people from medication-assisted treatment. But if you wait until directed to start buprenorphine, you can avoid precipitated withdrawal.
Kinds of Cravings and How To Combat Them
We experience several different kinds of cravings for drugs and alcohol. Identifying which category they fall into can help you combat them.
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I Thought 7-OH Was Legal and Safe. It Was Neither.
Tobias struggled with opioids and alcohol by white-knuckling it. But when they became addicted to 7-OH, they needed help. And they got it at Workit
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I Lost My Sister, Then Nearly Lost Myself
Shawn got his first pill to ease the pain of an injury—and then went through years of addiction and relapse. He doesn’t have to live
Ashley’s Story
Ashley felt trapped and alone in the cycle of addiction, until her son gave her the impetus to find help. Now she’s supported and connected
Eric’s Story
Eric knew Suboxone treatment worked for him, but he faced obstacle after obstacle in getting it. Until he found Workit Health.
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Tracey was tired of trying to get sober, and she was tired of feeling judged. With Workit Health, she found the support she needed.
