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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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
Gifted and Successful with ADHD
Yes, I’ve had a “successful” career and, yes, I still have ADHD. Growing up, I was a “gifted” kid. For a long time, the gifted identity masked my ADHD. The adults around me suggested that I was inattentive, easily distracted, quiet, and dazed off in class because I wasn’t being
Brandon Novak: Rising from Rock Bottom
Workit Health recently hosted an exceptional community event, Brandon Novak: Rising From Rock Bottom. Brandon Novak was a pro skateboarder, CKY crew member, Viva La Bam star, and Jackass cast member, and is now a renowned recovery speaker, author, and Certified Intervention Professional. At this online Workit event, he shared the raw, honest story of the heartbreaking depths
How Harm Reduction Can Help Combat the Overdose Crisis
Harm reduction is an essential part of recovery. It can save lives, it can protect communities and if ignored, it can make an epidemic even worse.
Recovery After 50
Substance use disorders don’t have age limits. We all know this, but for some reason, older adults are often left out of conversations about addiction and recovery. Even more concerning, when people do include older adults in discussions about substance use, they often spout damaging myths and misconceptions. Here are
What is an anxiety attack? Tips and tricks for overcoming anxious moments
Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults in America. Of that 40 million, only 36.9% receive treatment for their anxiety. What is an anxiety attack? First, it’s important to note that fear and anxiety are natural, healthy responses to being in dangerous situations. Physical and mental reactions to threats, like
Member Stories
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.
