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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4 Ways Recovery Helps Me Be A Better Partner
In recovery, I’ve had the opportunity to look at my past through a new lens, and do my best to clean up the wreckage left behind. Much of that wreckage was scattered through the relationships I’d taken part in, and I’ve had to own up to a lot of things.
A Jewish Perspective on Addiction and Recovery
A look at substance use disorder and recovery from a perspective of Jewish faith and tradition. Addiction affects people in all walks of life. Despite this, there is a common and mistaken belief that addiction does not affect the Jewish community. In the past, there has been a tendency to
How To Make Sober Friends Once You Quit Drinking
I won’t sugarcoat it – if you decide to stop drinking, it will likely affect some of the relationships in your life. You’ll realize there were certain people you thought you were friends with, but they were actually just a drinking buddies. It’s never fun to move on from people,
Medicaid Renewals Are Back in 2023
Across the country, Medicaid renewals have resumed. You might hear them called Medicaid redetermination, Medicaid recertification, or Medicaid renewals, but those terms all refer to the same thing. Completing and returning your Medicaid renewal is vital to continuing to receive your care without interruption. Why do I have to renew
My Recovery Might Not Look Like Yours (And That’s Okay)
Recovery is a choose-your-own adventure novel. Each choice leads me further away from (or closer towards) a drink or drug. That doesn’t mean my choices need to look like anyone else’s.
Staying Sober on a Summer Vacation
Summer vacation … there’s something magical and nostalgic about the mere words. And we can have even more fun traveling in recovery than we had in active addiction. A trip where we can remember all the cool stuff we’ve done and seen, with no hangovers or dopesickness, without the constant
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