Two Nurses
Marc Lee Shannon recalls the kindness of a nurse when he was in early recovery. He asks us to find the courage to be kind.
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What If My Pharmacy Won’t Fill My Suboxone Prescription?
What do you do when the pharmacy can’t or won’t give you your legitmately prescribed Suboxone? Here are some tips.
Beat the Winter Blues
Is the cold, dark of winter getting you down? Here are some suggestions for beating the winter blues while supporting your recovery.
Getting Sober Doesn’t Fix Everything And That’s Okay
Getting sober should fix your life, right? Right?! Unfortunately, life is still life, with all its struggles, even in addiction recovery.
Prepping for Dry January – Everything You Need To Get Started
Dry January can be a great experience for your health and insight into your relationship with alcohol. Here’s what you need to know!
Alone On Christmas: How To Cope If You Aren’t With Family Or Friends This Year
Addiction can separate us from our loved ones at Christmas. If you’re alone this holiday season, these tips can make the day more bearable.
Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is an important coping skill in addiction recovery and can make holiday gatherings feel safer and more comfortable. Let’s talk about boundaries and some tips for setting them at your gatherings.
Member Stories
From people who've been there
Judi’s Story
Prescription pain medication started as a treatment for Judi’s pain but led her into destuctive addiction. This well educated teacher found a recovery solution in
Adam’s Story
Adam’s recovery journey hasn’t run smoothly. He’s had to navigate grief, health crises, and a global pandemic. But with support, he’s made it to nine
Stacy’s Story
With the shame of being a mother in opioid addiction behind her and the love and support of her family ahead of her, Stacy found
Destiny’s Story
After relapses, multiple ODs, and an arrest, Destiny thought opioids had destroyed her life. In recovery, she has rebuilt it into something she is passionate
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
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