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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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
Coming Out and Coming Clean
I don’t like the term “clean” when referring to abstaining from drugs, given the stigmatizing implication that someone who is active in their addiction is “dirty.” However, thinking back to when I was in the throes of my alcoholism, feeling “dirty” pretty much captures my innermost truth. I felt shame,
Safer Sex is Harm Reduction
What is safer sex and why are we talking about it? Safer sex is an approach to sex through a harm reduction lens. Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas to reduce your risk and avoid unwanted outcomes. With that being said, safer sex is really just
Pride 2022 Reading List
Pride is a celebration that reminds us to honor the experiences and contributions of people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Our Pride reading list offers entertainment and insight in a wide range of genres. This June, we wanted to use Pride Month as inspiration to read more about queer lives, stories,
Steven Tyler: What Matters is the Quality of Sobriety You Are Living Today
Last week, newsfeeds were flooded with the announcement that Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was checking himself into rehab after a relapse. This led to Aerosmith canceling the first two months of the band’s new Las Vegas residency. A post on Tyler’s Instagram says that he had foot surgery to prepare
How Internet Gaming Disorder and Tech Addiction Affect Your Brain
As addiction recovery becomes an increasingly important facet of public discourse, it is important to remember the addictions that are swept underneath the rug in comparison to drugs and alcohol. One notable example is internet gaming disorder, or tech/gaming addiction, a condition that can detrimentally affect the day-to-day functioning of
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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.
