Home’s a Feeling, Not a Place: Randy’s Story of Recovery
Born behind bars and using drugs by 15, Randy found a way to turn his life around. Now he’s in recovery with the support of Workit Health.
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Born behind bars and using drugs by 15, Randy found a way to turn his life around. Now he’s in recovery with the support of Workit Health.
As the use of meth accelerates, so do the dangers associated with it. There are harm reduction strategies that can make using methamphetamine less risky. Methamphetamine-related deaths have soared in recent years by a staggering 46 percent. Unsurprisingly, so have rates of methamphetamine addiction which have risen by over 100
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If your date night ideas begin and end with drinks, dinner, and a movie, it can be hard to imagine other options. These booze-free date ideas will open your mind! “Let’s meet for drinks” is a common go-to for first dates or a nightcap on the way home while in
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Break the cycle of substance use in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and get back to feeling like yourself again. Addiction treatment has never been easier. Workit Health meets the needs of people with substance use disorder with our innovative digital solution to addiction treatment for Michigan residents. Our Ann Arbor clinic
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