How to Treat Insomnia Without Drugs
Sleep is more than a matter of comfort; it’s a matter of health! Here are suggestions to treat insomnia without drugs. When you have insomnia,
Olivia Pennelle
Olivia Pennelle (Liv) has a masters in clinical social work from Portland State University. She is a mental health therapist, writer, and human activist. Her writing has appeared in STAT News, Insider, Filter Magazine, Ravishly, The Temper, and Shondaland. She is the founder of Liv’s Recovery Kitchen, Life After 12-Step Recovery, and Tera Collaborations. She lives near Portland, Oregon. Follow her on Instagram @Livwritesrecovery and @teracollaborations
Does Alcohol Make Anxiety Worse?
Are you handling your anxiety by “relaxing” with a drink? Consider other coping methods. For some people, relaxing with a drink after a stressful day
Recovery Evolves, And We Change With It
Many people in recovery fear change, But it’s a vital and unavoidable part of living in recovery. Many people in recovery fear change. Along with
All About Chemsex
Substance use disorder disproportionately impacts the LGBTQIA community who, as a population, already face a number of health disparities. Workit Health’s supervising physician, Dr. Kevin
What You Should Know About Self-Medicating Depression
I have struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. As a child, I didn’t know that’s what was happening. But looking back
The Importance of COVID Vaccination for People with Addiction
It’s especially important for those with substance use disorders to get vaccinated against COVID. The COVID-19 pandemic has parallels with substance use disorder: both have
Summer Mocktail Recipes
Cutting out or cutting down on alcohol doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fun, delicious drinks! We hosted a Mocktail Mixer event with
Answering Your Questions About PrEP for HIV
With modern technology and science, it’s now possible to get PrEP for HIV via telemedicine. Here are answers to many of your questions about getting
Queering Recovery
It’s time to open our minds to recovery options beyond the traditional 12 steps and rehab! Usually when people think about recovery, they think about
Interview with Shauntelle Hammonds: The Meaning Behind Pride
Pride is more than just a party. As each June rolls around, folx take this opportunity to celebrate being queer. However, often overlooked are the
A Brief History of the LGBTQIA+ Movement
Key Historical Facts of the LGBTQIA+ Movement Perhaps one of the most epic social movements of our time, the LGBTQIA+ rights movement has demonstrated the
How to Create a Recovery Routine
My life in recovery, even in those first few weeks, was very different to life using substances. Before recovery, my life consisted of surviving the
Telemedicine Key Terms
We recently wrote a comprehensive guide about telemedicine, Everything to Know About Telemedicine Addiction Treatment, and realized that many folks may not be familiar with
Can You Drink on Naltrexone?
Did you know that there is a medication that can be used to treat alcohol addiction, enabling you to cut down, stop, or moderate drinking?
How Effective Is Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment?
Telemedicine for addiction treatment is the use of digital therapies for substance use disorder. Each of these programs vary in terms of recovery goals, support
Opioids & the Brain: All You Need To Know
This is Your Brain on Opioids This four-part series explores how opioids affect the brain, in terms of reward and pleasure, neuropathways, and how to
