A DIY Spiritual Experience
Jeannine was newly sober, back in treatment, and out of her depth. A California burrito opened her to gratitude and a spiritual experience.
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Does Withdrawal Cause Depression?
Depression commonly goes hand-in-hand with substance use, but how is it connected with withdrawal? While the decision to quit drinking or using drugs is quite possibly the best decision someone with addiction can make, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Your life will improve radically. However, you have to first navigate
Alcohol and Night Sweats: Uncomfortable Bedfellows
Night sweats can be a clammy wake-up call to consider how alcohol is affecting your sleep and well-being. I used to wake in the night drenched in sweat, feeling cold and uncomfortable. Actually, toward the end of my drinking, I was sleeping so poorly that I was more likely to
Back to Work: Tips for Office Life in Early Recovery
Whether your colleagues know about your addiction recovery or not, I have a few suggestions for re-entry into the workplace.
Is Suboxone a Controlled Substance?
Suboxone is a controlled substance. What does that even mean to your life, safety, and medication-assisted treatment?
7 Things To Do On New Year’s Eve That Aren’t Drugs
New Year’s Eve is the ultimate excuse to party hard. Call it amateur hour, but New Year’s makes drug users everywhere, reformed and not, pause and remember crazy years past. So what can you do on New Year’s, if you aren’t planning to get high?
Do I Have to Taper Off Suboxone?
A lot of people worry about getting off of Suboxone before they even start taking it. We answer common questions about tapering off Suboxone.
Member Stories
From people who've been there
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.
Tracey’s Story
Tracey was tired of trying to get sober, and she was tired of feeling judged. With Workit Health, she found the support she needed.
A Member’s Kratom Story
A member says, “I was in long-term recovery from heroin and opiates for about 13 years. Then I found kratom and 7-OH. I had no
Boston Paul’s Story
Don’t let the lies cravings tell you derail your recovery. Instead, play the whole tape through, being honest with yourself.
Lynne’s Story
A lifelong resident of a rural town, Lynne struggled to find local addiction help. With Workit Health, she gets the care she needs in her