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 Health.
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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
When I Realized I Was Spending Too Much Time Playing Games
I don’t fit the stereotypes for internet gaming disorder, but my history shows that gaming hooks me in and disrupts my life. Who am I? Let me begin by telling you who and what I am before I share part of my life’s journey with you. I am a grandma
Searching for Spirituality
When drinking and using drugs, I only thought I was connecting with the Universe and its people, when, in reality, it was keeping me cut off from making any actual connection with anyone. From my first drink, being intoxicated was a spiritual experience I had my first sip of alcohol
One Gamer’s Worries About the Impact of Technology
As a person who relies on technology and enjoys video games, I’m also concerned about the impact they are having on our relationships and mental health. When people think of addiction, what comes to mind? For most, their mind wanders to drugs. While the opiate epidemic has swept the nation
Real Signs I Had a Drinking Problem
When our drinking is out of control, we can blind ourselves to the indications that we need help. Looking back, I can identify real signs that I had a drinking problem long before I admitted it. Have you ever wondered if you had a problem with alcohol but then shooed
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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.
