Ryan’s Story
After a childhood profoundly affected by his father’s addiction, an injury started Ryan down a similar path. Now he’s found a way to break the cycle, to be a present and positive part of his kids’ lives.
Workit Team
Workit Health was created by two women in recovery who wanted to build a better addiction treatment experience. Our online program includes proven tools to beat addiction, including medication and support. We believe that everyone deserves access to the gold standard of treatment, without judgment, and that telehealth is a powerful way to deliver trusted, effective addiction care.
Workit Health Stands in Solidarity Against Racism
We are deeply disheartened by the continued active oppression of the black community. As leaders in the addiction recovery space, it is our job as
Who Needs the Beach and Booze? Alternative Spring Break Offers A Different Experience
Workit Health hosted a team of four grad students for Alternative Spring Break, where they worked to create innovative solutions for addiction with Workit’s team in a brief trip to the Bay Area. Here’s how they spent their alternative spring break!
Preventing Prescription Painkiller Misuse with Employee Education
The costs of prescription opioid misuse to employers are as great as $18 billion per year. One way to prevent opioid addiction in the workplace? Educating employees on their risks, and employer resources available to find help.
6 Strategies for Spending (Sober) Holidays with Family
I stopped drinking in June of 1997. I went to AA and counted days off of alcohol. As I endured a roller-coaster of emotions day to day, sometimes hour to hour, I pretended to (and sometimes, genuinely did) enjoy my first sober summer New York City. As the hot days transitioned into cooler ones, and as I was safely past my first 90 days sober and experiencing my first sober everything, I prepared for my first holiday season – and potentially visiting my family – without my buffer and crutch, alcohol. I say “prepared for” because at the time, I wasn’t sure what I would do when the time came to fly home to visit my family.
How To Find The Best Suboxone Doctor In Michigan
Looking for a Suboxone doctor in Michigan? We break down the basics of where to go, what to expect, and offer some tips about treatment with Suboxone.
Workit Health’s Team Celebrates Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, and at Workit Health we’re celebrating with our team all month long. I talked to our team about what working in recovery means to them, and why it matters.
7 Emotions that Keep Us From Confronting Loved Ones About Addiction
If someone in your life is struggling with addiction, there is no right or wrong way to feel. Expect a cycle of emotions from anger, to guilt, to fatigue, to confusion.
The Impact of Addiction in Employees’ Families
Addiction is a family disease, even in the workplace.
Why You Don’t Need Rehab for Opioid Addiction
What science says about opioid addiction might surprise you: forgo inpatient detox, and find a doctor that offers medication to treat addiction.
17 Mocktails To Celebrate Any Occasion
Easy and Delicious Mocktail Recipes to Help Cut Back on Alcohol
What Is A Suboxone Treatment Plan?
There are many questions might have before beginning Suboxone. What should I consider before beginning treatment? How do I even begin this type of medication? What dosage do I take? This article will help explain what a Suboxone treatment plan actually looks like and what to expect.
AAPS, U-M grad grows telehealth addiction recovery company in Ann Arbor
Workit Health, co-founded by Ann Arbor Public School alumna Lisa McLaughlin, is one of 80+ companies participating in the trek. Additionally, McLaughlin is joining 12 other visionaries presenting at Tech Talk — a TED-style event taking place from 10 a.m. to noon the morning before A2 Tech Trek.
What Happens at a Drug or Alcohol Evaluation In Michigan?
Don’t know what to expect at a drug or alcohol assessment? We’ll walk you through the basics.
Dietary Supplements for Opioid Addiction Recovery
Opioid addiction impacts the body’s nutrition status and changes neurochemistry. Dietary supplements can help bring nutrient levels back to normal.
What Is It Like To Work For An Addiction Treatment Company?
At Workit Health, we’re building new solutions for better patient-centered addiction treatment. Doing this is inspiring work. Unlike many 9-5’s, we get to see people get their lives back, and get back on track, from opioid addiction. There is no more rewarding work!