Connect Before You Correct: The Lesson My Mother Paid For
Frederick Shegog is the child of a woman in addiction recovery. Here’s what she taught him about parenting in recovery before she died.
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Streetwise and Sober, but Still Scammed
When Amy’s Twitter account was hacked, she learned she was just as vulnerable to cons as everyone else. You might fallaciously think, as I did, that you’re too smart to get scammed. After all, I’m well educated, have a high IQ, and have lived a life fit for a Hunter
Why Rock Bottom Might Be A Pervasive Myth
When I started writing this article the concept was to write about the point at which seven of us reached the end of our substance use disorder, and sought help. It was to show others that while that point may have looked different to all of us, we all had
St. Patrick’s Day Sober
When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, what do you think of? For me, it’s corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread. A friend with Irish heritage told me she thinks of a feeling of pride and community. But for many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day is mostly about drinking. According to
Breathwork is a Bridge
Syd was struggling with alcohol and anxiety. Breathwork became an important tool for her in recovery. I loudly gasped for air as if I had been underwater I looked around to see if anyone had heard me. I kneeled down on the floor at my place of work … in
4 Things I’ve Learned From Having Loved Ones Who Struggled With Addiction
My 34 years loving several people with substance use disorders has provided meaningful lessons.
Jewish Community and Tradition in Recovery
It’s that time of year again! Over the next few months, many Jewish people will prepare for a stretch of holidays that celebrate resilience, honor tradition, and give thanks for renewal. All of these holidays invite people to share in food, prayer, community togetherness, and largely, have quite the emphasis
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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.
