Alaine Sepulveda, Author at Workit Health

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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What Happens When You Quit Drinking?

What happens—emotionally, mentally, and physically—after you stop drinking? And what about alcohol withdrawal?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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