Alaine Sepulveda, Author at Workit Health

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Destiny’s Story

After relapses, multiple ODs, and an arrest, Destiny thought opioids had destroyed her life. In recovery, she has rebuilt it into something she is passionate about.

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A Helpful Tool for Getting through Cravings

Cravings are normal in addiction recovery, but they and uncomfortable and can derail you. The DEADS tool is a useful resource to help you get through cravings.

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The Risks of Buying Naltrexone Online Without a Prescription

Naltrexone seems like sucha. low-risk medication. Are there really risks to buying naltrexone online without a prescription?

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Can Any Doctor Prescribe Suboxone?

Ready to start Suboxone? Here is some information to help clear up your confusion about who can prescribe Suboxone.

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Suboxone Tastes Bad: Tips to Cope With the Flavor

For a lot of people, Suboxone tastes bad. Here’s a round-up of ways people get past the taste so they don’t miss a dose.

Deciding to Get Help: Stages of Change

Addiction recovery is a process of change and often happens a little at a time, like in this six-stage model of behavior change.

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Getting Treatment for Hepatitis C in Addiction Recovery

Treating hepatitis C is effective and safe. Here are answers to many questions about getting treatment for hepC in addiction recovery.

After a childhood profoundly affected by his father’s addiction, an injury started Ryan down a similar path. Now he’s found a way to break the cycle, to be a present and positive part of his kids’ lives.

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Can You Overdose on Suboxone?

For people prescribed Suboxone, the risk of overdose is extremely small. Buprenorphine overdose (without other substances) is very rare.

What Does Alcohol Withdrawal Feel Like?

I didn’t realize I was going through withdrawal at the time, but now I recognize the symptoms. Here’s what alcohol withdrawal felt like for me.

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Stay Safe If You Drink in the Summer Heat

For many, summer vacation means alcohol. Here are a few tips for protecting yourself if you choose to drink this summer.

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How to Take Suboxone

One of the most common questions we hear about Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is also one of the simplest: How do you take Suboxone?

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The Phenomenon of Craving

The phenomenon of craving can be intense, and has tripped up many in recovery. Learn about cravings and how you can resist or overcome them.

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Debbie’s Story

After nearly 15 years of daily prescription opiate use, Debbie’s health was wrecked. Finding Workit Health gave her a way to recover that fits her life.