Plan Your Sober New Year’s
New Year’s Eve is a big party holiday for a huge chunk of the population. So it’s no wonder that many people in early recovery
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.
Navigating the Pressure to Feel Grateful At Thanksgiving
The focus is on gratitude at Thanksgiving, but what do you do when you’re just not feeling it? How do you handle the pressure to
Protecting Your Sobriety During the Holidays
The holidays can be intimidating when you’re in recovery from substance use disorders, but Workit Health has suggestions and tools to help you get through
Recovery After 50
Substance use disorders don’t have age limits. We all know this, but for some reason, older adults are often left out of conversations about addiction
How Does Suboxone Affect Your Body?
If you’re considering Suboxone to treat opioid use disorder and have questions about how it might affect your body—we have answers.
A Brief History of Opioid Use
Opioids loom large in discussions about substance use, but where did they come from, and why are they such a problem? We—the nation in general
How Meth Affects Your Overall Health
Methamphetamine use affects physical health in a lot of different ways. Here’s a look at how using meth affects overall health. We talk a lot
Confronting the Racial Disparity in Access to Buprenorphine
Addiction doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ethnicities and walks of life. But sadly, access to life-saving buprenorphine treatment is less equal. The racial disparity
The Ultimate Guide to the Workit Health App
Addiction treatment via an app? Yes! And it’s both convenient and effective. Here’s your guide to how it works. When Workit Health launched our first
12 Hispanic Americans On Different Pathways to Addiction Recovery
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, and we wanted to celebrate! We’re recognizing famous Hispanic Americans in recovery. These Hispanic
Addiction Recovery Blogs for You to Follow
Addiction can make us feel isolated. These recovery blogs share the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery and remind us that we’re not alone. What
Olympic Athletes in Addiction Recovery
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. In the spirit of the Winter Games, here are the inspirational stories of elite winter athletes in recovery.
Change Unhealthy Habits We Developed During the Pandemic
Getting into habits is easier than getting out of them. Here’s how to change unhealthy habits developed during the pandemic. For most of us, the
Does Alcohol Cause Insomnia?
Lack of sleep can play havoc with your health—physical, mental, and emotional. Does alcohol cause insomnia? When I first began drinking heavily, I remember claiming
Staying Sober With Depression
Millions of Americans have depression along with substance use disorders. With help and perseverance, they can stay sober with depression—and so can you. 17.3 million
More Than a Suboxone App
When people hear that Workit Health providers prescribe Suboxone via an app, they often have questions. Here are some answers! When mobile apps first became