Olivia Pennelle

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Do I Have to Tell My Boss I’m in Recovery?

Wondering if you have to tell your employer you’re in addiction recovery? It depends on a lot of factors, and is a choice you need to make for yourself.

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A Call to Make the Recovery Community More Inclusive

Recovery is vital for people with addiction, but recovery commmunities are not perfect. Olivia Penelle shines a light on some of the darker sides, and calls for greater inclusivity in recovery communities.

Fighting FOMO in Addiction Recovery

We face multiple kinds of FOMO in addiction recovery—about missing fun, but also about missing recovery activities. Olivia Pennelle discusses ways to fight both.

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Journaling as a Recovery Tool

Journaling is a flexible, accessible recovery tool that can improve our well-being. Here’s how journaling can help, as well as some tips for getting started.

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Anger Management in Recovery

Anger is powerful and important. It can serve as a messenger of unmet needs, but it can be dangerous to our recovery and relationships. Here are some signs to watch out for and ways to cope with anger in recovery.

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Maintaining Momentum & Motivation in Recovery

Once in a while we just lose steam in long-term addiction recovery. Here are ten ways to stay motivated and keep momentum in your recovery.

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What is Sobriety Sampling?

What is “sobriety sampling,” and how is it different from being sober curious? Author and therapist Olivia Pennelle explains this strategy.

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Why Are We So Fascinated With Sober Celebrities?

Addiction is still stigmatized, but the public loves when famous people share about their recovery. Why are we so fascinated with sober celebrities?

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Does Alcohol Change Your Personality?

Can alcohol change your personality? Let’s discuss the effects of alcohol on mental health and personality.

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Getting Through the First Few Weekends Sober

The first few weekends sober can feel daunting. But you can get through them without drinking or using. Here are some tips to help.

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Addiction and Recovery in Rural America

Drug use has long been prevalent in rural areas and in some instances rates of drug use surpass that in cities. This article includes facts about addiction in rural America, as well as some resources to find help.

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How Can Apps Help You Stay Sober?

If you’re on this blog, you probably know that Workit Health offers online treatment for substance use disorders via our app. But most apps don’t

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Why Doesn’t AA Work for Everyone?

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is not synonymous with recovery. While I wrote about this at length nearly four years ago, my opinion hasn’t changed. If anything,

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Do People Take Suboxone for Pain?

Well-known for its ability to reduce cravings for opioids and withdrawal symptoms, Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) has helped many Americans achieve long-term recovery. At a time when

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Does Withdrawal Cause Depression?

Depression commonly goes hand-in-hand with substance use, but how is it connected with withdrawal? While the decision to quit drinking or using drugs is quite

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Weight Gain in Addiction Recovery

Gaining weight when we get sober is a rite of passage for many of us. Why do we gain weight in early addiction recovery, and how can we accept weight gain, and find solutions?

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Olivia Pennelle

Do I Have to Tell My Boss I’m in Recovery?

A Call to Make the Recovery Community More Inclusive

Fighting FOMO in Addiction Recovery

Journaling as a Recovery Tool

Anger Management in Recovery

Maintaining Momentum & Motivation in Recovery

What is Sobriety Sampling?

Why Are We So Fascinated With Sober Celebrities?

Does Alcohol Change Your Personality?

Getting Through the First Few Weekends Sober

Addiction and Recovery in Rural America

How Can Apps Help You Stay Sober?

Why Doesn’t AA Work for Everyone?

Do People Take Suboxone for Pain?

Does Withdrawal Cause Depression?

Weight Gain in Addiction Recovery

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