Once I walked out them gates, I couldn’t go back
Shariyf came home from prison with custody of his son and an addiction he’d promised to beat. A YouTube ad showed up right when he needed it.
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This Is An Article About A Heroin User
I am, in fact, a heroin user in long term recovery from addiction. Nineteen years, 34 abscesses, and eleven arrests ago, I had my last shot of heroin. I had been using opioids for ten years, heavily for eight of those. Like many users, my journey to recovery began in
Debunking Fentanyl Myths
When you hear myths about fentanyl on the news, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. What is the truth about fentanyl? Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid drug, has become the boogeyman of the opioid overdose crisis. News stories regularly whip up a frenzy of fear around fentanyl.
Google Is Not Your Therapist
Google gives us the answers we crave. But are they more helpful, or harmful?
Addiction Among Teachers
Every year, Teacher Appreciation Week takes place over the first full week in May. This is a week to recognize and celebrate the contributions teachers make to our nation, as they guide and care for our children, shaping their skills, reasoning, and habits. But it’s important to remember that teachers
Narcotic Pain Meds In Recovery: To Take, Or Not To Take?
Dealing with chronic pain as a person in recovery is a controversial topic. Staunch 12 Steppers may take the hardline approach that you should not take anything stronger than Tylenol for pain. Others take a more pragmatic approach and listen to what their doctor considers to
Asian and Pacific Islander Celebrities in Recovery
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and we want to celebrate! We’re recognizing famous Asians and Pacific Islanders in recovery. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that Asian Americans have a lower rate of substance use disorder than other ethnic groups in the country. However, a “lower
Member Stories
From people who've been there
Once I walked out them gates, I couldn’t go back
Shariyf came home from prison with custody of his son and an addiction he’d promised to beat. A YouTube ad showed up right when he
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.
