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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History of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is in the news every day, but where did it come from? Why is it suddenly such a concern? What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl When it is produced for medical use, it is known as pharmaceutical
Treatment Options For Teens with Addiction
Parenting a teen can be hard at the best of times, and is even more difficult when your adolescent is dealing with a substance use disorder. The multitude of options and acronyms can be overwhelming as you try to find help for them. We want to help you navigate that
What Addiction Treatment Does Medicare Cover?
If you’re not sure what addiction treatment Medicare covers, we have answers. We’ve done the research to help you find Medicare-covered, high-quality care for drug or alcohol addiction. What is Medicare, and how do I know if I have it? Here’s the thing—insurance is confusing, and Medicare doesn’t make anything
Facing My Anxiety and ADHD in Recovery
Before I accepted the fact that I was an alcoholic, I didn’t know I had anxiety. This was likely due to the fact that I drank any uncomfortable feeling I had under the proverbial table. If you were to ask me 10 years ago if I had anxiety, I would
What’s Going On With JUUL?
If you vape, the news has probably been frustratingly unclear lately. Is JUUL banned? Will this make vaping illegal? People are confused! Here is a brief rundown of what’s happening with JUUL and what that means for vaping and e-cigarettes in general. What is JUUL? JUUL is a popular e-cigarette
How Does Suboxone Affect Your Body?
If you’re considering Suboxone to treat opioid use disorder and have questions about how it might affect your body—we have answers.
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