A DIY Spiritual Experience
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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The Interaction Between Suboxone and Gabapentin
The interaction between Suboxone and gabapentin shows why it’s important to take prescription medications as directed. Suboxone basics Suboxone (a brand name for buprenorphine/naloxone) can play a very important role in many people’s recovery journey, helping them manage withdrawal symptoms as well as cravings for opioids. While buprenorphine can be
Working in Recovery as a Person in Recovery
I was 18 months sober to the day when I heard, “We are extending an offer of employment here at WorkIt Health.” I was ecstatic. The previous 18 months had been the roughest time of my life. After being a slave to drugs for years, I had made radical changes
A Journey to Joy
We rightly talk about recovery as a matter of life and death, but for me, it has also been a journey to joy that I could never have imagined. During my first year of recovery, I learned to feel again In my first year of recovery, my greatest joy was
Stigma Around Antidepressants Kept Me Trapped
There is still a lot of stigma around medication for mental health, and internalizing that made my recovery harder. Content warning: This piece includes non-graphic references to suicidal ideation, as experienced by the author. Even as society has taken great strides to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, much of
Happy National Recovery Month!
Chris talks about his experience in the recovery community and what recovery month means to him.
Staying Grounded During a Move
Few things in life are more daunting than moving. Upending our lives and resettling into a new environment is a uniquely stressful process that can elicit intense and conflicting feelings of excitement, fear, hope, and dread. For those of us in addiction recovery, we know that disruption and feelings of
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