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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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Post-COVID Regulations and Telemedicine Addiction Care
As we anticipate the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, there is uncertainty over how it will affect telemedicine addiction treatment. Since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in 2020, there has been a massive increase in online healthcare. This has been partly due to greater need
Confessions of an Alcoholic Mom, Part II: Staying Alive and Getting My Sanity Back
In Part II of Confessions of an Alcoholic Mom, Dana Bowman talks about how she decided to choose sobriety and life, and thus getting her sanity back.
Does Humana Cover Suboxone?
Does Humana cover treatment for opioid addiction, and do they cover Suboxone? If you’ve been struggling with opioid use disorder or if you’re concerned about your use of pain meds or other opioids, you may have heard that Suboxone is a possible treatment. So what is Suboxone? Suboxone is one
Ask Robin: In Grief
Dear In Grief, I am sorry. I am so sorry for your loss. If those words ring hollow, as they so often do, know that I say them with the weight of lived experience and understanding. Addiction is an insidious foe that ravages my world daily. There is no person
Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect
You’re ready to kick opiates. Here’s an opiate withdrawal timeline to help know what you should expect and when you should expect it.
How To Stay Sober Through A Parent’s Death
Difficult emotional situations can trip us up in recovery, and it rarely gets more difficult than losing a parent. Amy Dresner shares the lessons she’s learned about how to stay sober through a parent’s death. A month before my mother died, I went to visit her in Albuquerque. She’d been
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