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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Does Aetna Require Prior Authorization for Suboxone?
Does Aetna require prior authorization for a Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) prescription? Aetna does not require prior authorization to get buprenorphine/naloxone prescribed to you. They once did, but in 2017, Aetna announced that it would stop requiring prior authorization for buprenorphine/naloxone (common brand names include Suboxone and Zubsolv) to treat opioid use
Finding Fun in Recovery: Geocaching
Hobbies and activities can be a surprisingly important part of addiction recovery. For Max, geocaching helped them make the first small steps toward sobriety. It was September 2018, just six months before I took my last drink and drug. I instinctively knew I was nearing the end of my reign
Slowly, Then All At Once: Welcome To Opioid Addiction
People say there’s an epidemic, but I say there’s only me, alone, in a dark house.
Black Recovery Leaders Through History
Black Americans have always been an important part of the recovery community. Today we want to recognize six of the Black recovery leaders who have made a major impact over the years, from the 19th century to today. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass was many things—bestselling author, renowned public speaker, former
Why Is My Addicted Loved One Being A Jerk?
The truth is, there are actually many excellent reasons for your loved one acting less than lovely in the throes of addiction. Addiction is a disease that’s practically perfect for bringing out your beloved’s inner beast.
Pets are Important in Addiction Recovery
Why are pets so important to people in recovery? You might think my love for my cat Colonel Puff Puff is ridiculous. And yes, I’ve been called a “cat lady” many a time and had full conversations with him and wept on his long grey and white fur. But I’m
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From people who've been there
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.
