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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Relapse & Recovery: Addiction Recovery Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Tracey Helton Mitchell, author of The Big Fix, explains why relapse shouldn’t be treated as a dead end: “There were many relapses that I turned into learning experiences. Recovery is a marathon not a sprint. While not welcomed, relapses shouldn’t be treated as a dead end.”
What’s the Point of Recovery Groups?
Treatment programs usually have a recovery group component. But why is that? Peer support groups, group therapy, meetings, discussion sessions … I’ve even heard people call them “classes.” Whatever you call them, recovery groups are a common feature in most programs for addiction treatment. Many rehabs and intensive outpatient (IOP)
How To Cope With Public Tragedy
Numerous studies have linked the stress caused by disastrous events to substance use and heightened risk of relapse for those in recovery. Thus, now is the time to safeguard your sobriety and batten down the hatches on your mental health in general!
Break Up With Drugs and Begin Your Life
Quitting drugs is like any breakup. You’ve got to have your friends sit you down and tell you why that asshole wasn’t good for you, even when you can’t stop thinking about that one time you kissed in the rain and it felt like everything. You’ve got to have constant
Medications Can Help You Drink Less
I have alcohol use disorder. You may call that alcoholism, alcohol abuse, having a drinking problem … I’ve also heard a lot of less nice phrases. One thing that surprised me in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) was just how common it is. I used to feel like I
Who am I? A Journey to Self-Love
My struggles with identity affected me for much of my life, but today I have found my true self. I’ve spent most of my life trapped in my feelings or being completely disregarded. The phrases, “Are you sure this is what you want?” or “Everyone wants to be a boy!”
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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.
