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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Is Addiction A Disease?
Don’t people choose to drink or do drugs? How can addiction be a disease?Addiction is much more than a few bad choices. It disrupts the areas of the brain that are involved in reward, motivation, learning, judgement, and memory. Not only can it damage brain and body functions, but it
Navigating Halloween Triggers
Halloween can be a spooky night of frights, a celebration of family bonding (with costumes), or an excuse to buy sweet treats. It can also be uncomfortable as we face unexpected triggers. If this is one of your first years experiencing Halloween in recovery, it’s important to recognize the triggers
Ask Robin: Feeling Judged
Dear Feeling Judged, This is a tricky topic. I know my sober friends love me, but damn, they could get NASTY when I told them I was going on medication for my substance use disorder. This was back in the early 2000s when AA sponsors were still firing sponsees for
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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
Home’s a Feeling, Not a Place: Randy’s Story of Recovery
Born behind bars and using drugs by 15, Randy found a way to turn his life around. Now he’s in recovery with the support of
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.
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.
