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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Can You Prescribe Suboxone via Telemedicine?
The short answer to this question is yes. You can access medication-assisted treatment via telemedicine. However, it is important to know what is involved in Suboxone treatment so you can determine if telemedicine or in-person appointments with a healthcare provider will best meet your needs. What is Suboxone? Suboxone is
A Brief History of Opioid Use
Opioids loom large in discussions about substance use, but where did they come from, and why are they such a problem? We—the nation in general as well as Workit, in particular—talk a lot about the opioid epidemic. But where did it come from? Why is it a larger problem now
Alcohol Companies Sponsoring Pride Month is Still the Worst
Alcohol use within the LGBTQ+ community is a serious problem. Sean Paul Mahoney is here to educate us on the issue and how to overcome the sponsored pride.
Call Me Bisexual
Content warning: This piece includes non-graphic references to sexual assault and emotional abuse, as experienced and witnessed by the author. There are many labels I could use to describe my sexual identity. I’m queer and technically pan—demisexual with men, and aromantic with women. Call me bisexual. It’s reductive and limiting
Recovery, Resistance, and Pride
Recovery, sexuality, and marathons—all of these have taught me that by moving through my discomfort, I can come to a place of acceptance and joy. It was a rainy Saturday morning, and I was standing in the Javitz Center in New York City. The center was crowded with hopeful athletes
Why I Love the Word Queer
I got my first job in 10th grade, the day after my 16th birthday. At that job, a coworker and I bonded over our hatred of ketchup. It was the first time such an innocent interaction had made me nervous. I’d never thought of girls that way. Why was it
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