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.
Alaine Sepulveda
Alaine Sepulveda is a content strategist in recovery from alcohol. She believes that engaging people and sharing stories with them allows us to spread knowledge, and to help others in the path to recovery. She holds an MA in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University.
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.
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.
Can You Overdose on Suboxone?
For people prescribed Suboxone, the risk of overdose is extremely small. Buprenorphine overdose (without other substances) is very rare.
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.
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.
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.
What Happens When You Quit Drinking?
What happens—emotionally, mentally, and physically—after you stop drinking? And what about alcohol withdrawal?
Gloria’s Story
Workit Health has been a game changer in my life. I live a completely different lifestyle and I am the total opposite person of who I used to be.
Member Health Checks and Measurement-based Care
Completing Monthly Health Checks including the SURE, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 help Workit Health members and their providers keep an eye on the members’ progress and needs.
Medications Approved to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
There are three medications approved by the FDA to treat opioid use disorder (OUD): methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. All three are considered to be safe
The Opioid Crisis and Treatment Options in Miami
It’s not a surprising pronouncement when we say that Southern Florida has a drug problem. In 2022, there were 1,470 drug overdose deaths in the
All About Suboxone—A Round-Up
People have so many questions about Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) treatment. We’ve spent years trying to answer those questions, asked by folks considering starting Suboxone, in the
Transgender Day of Visibility: Addiction Recovery Resources
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate and lift up trans and non-binary people in our community, including the recovery community.
What We’re Watching: Addiction in Shows and Movies
Addiction and recovery are often part of the media we watch for entertainment. Here are a few shows and movies that include addiction.
Leigh’s Story
After losing her love to overdose, Leah committed to her recovery and rebuilt her life. Today, she is free from the domination of opioids.