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 like that anymore.
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Getting Through Meth Withdrawal
Withdrawal from meth can be uncomfortable, but there are tools to help you get through it, and freedom waiting on the other side. When you’re an addict, there’s an indescribably uncomfortable space between getting high and waiting to get high. It’s hell on earth. When I was actively using, irritability,
When Your Picker Is Still Broken: How I Found Myself Dating A Toxic Narcissist At Three Years Sober
Being in recovery doesn’t make us immune to bad decisions or unhealthy relationships. Here are some of the lessons and insights I’ve learned from my most recent toxic relationship. I sat in the morning sunlight attending my favorite zoom meeting. A friend of mine had just given a thoughtful ten-minute
The Future of Recovery
When I think about the future of recovery, I’m excited. I feel a sense of wonder about what the recovery movement will do next. In many ways, the pandemic has been a catalyst for rapid evolution in the recovery space. No longer is recovery defined by sitting in a church
The Death of Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins and Polysubstance Drug Use
Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of the Foo Fighters died in a Bogota hotel room on Friday, March 25th. The cause of death has not yet been announced, but on Saturday, the District Attorney of Columbia released a preliminary toxicology report stating that Hawkins had ten substances in his system, including
Does Suboxone Show Up On a Drug Test?
Drug screens can be a source of worry for people in medication-assisted treatment. Workit Health provides answers to all your drug screen questions around Suboxone.
How I Found My People
During the times in my life when I felt most alone, finding my people—the community who understood and empathized—was lifesaving. In 2004 I had my first baby. At that time, I would have told you that it was the worst thing to have happened to me. Pretty shocking, I know.
Member Stories
From people who've been there
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.
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.