Super Bowl Sunday Sober
Worried about getting through the big game in recovery? Here are some tips for enjoying the Super Bowl sober. While I personally like football, I’m
Alaine Sepulveda
Alaine Sepulveda is a content strategist in recovery from alcohol. She believes that engaging people and sharing stories with them allows us to spread knowledge, and to help others in the path to recovery. She holds an MA in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University.
How to Get Ready for Suboxone Induction
Deciding to start medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is huge. Congratulations! But once you make that decision, you can’t just dive right in. You
What is Binge Drinking?
First, let’s clear up one big source of confusion: It is possible to have alcohol use disorder (or AUD, or alcoholism, or a drinking problem,
Can You Take Naltrexone During Pregnancy?
Pregnant with opioid use disorder? Doctors recommend medication-assisted treatment, including methadone or buprenorphine. But what about naltrexone? The topic of substance use and pregnancy is
Suboxone Treatment in Orlando, Florida
When I was 18 years old, I moved to Orlando and spent several years working in the tourism industry there. I had my first apartment
Alcohol and Night Sweats: Uncomfortable Bedfellows
Night sweats can be a clammy wake-up call to consider how alcohol is affecting your sleep and well-being. I used to wake in the night
Is Suboxone a Controlled Substance?
Is Suboxone a controlled substance? The short answer is yes. Buprenorphine, the main active ingredient in Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), is a Schedule III controlled substance in
Why Try Dry January?
Are you wavering on whether or not to do Dry January this year? There are so many reasons to give it a try. Here are
I Want to Get Off Suboxone, Now What?
What do you do when you’re ready to stop taking Suboxone? A lot of people begin worrying about getting off of buprenorphine medications—including Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)—before
Does Suboxone Make You Tired?
Does Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) for opioid use disorder cause tiredness or feelings of exhaustion? Yes, it can. Drowsiness or sleepiness is a known possible side effect
Navigating Halloween Triggers
Halloween can be a spooky night of frights, a celebration of family bonding (with costumes), or an excuse to buy sweet treats. It can also
Policy Changes in Michigan for Addiction Treatment
In 2023, regulation changes in Michigan are making medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder more accessible. The laws around treating opioid use disorder and prescribing
Suboxone, Zubsolv, Generics? Comparing Buprenorphine Options
There seem to be so many manufacturers of buprenorphine/naloxone. Does it matter which one you get? Buprenorphine/naloxone basics Many people who are dependent on or
How to Quit Drinking
Ready to stop drinking, or looking to cut back? Here are some tips and tools to help. You would be surprised at just how many
Get Narcan Over the Counter
Narcan is available now without a prescription. Harm reduction advocates, recovery groups, and treatment organizations like Workit Health were excited in March 2023 when the
Stage of Relapse (And What To Do About Them)
Some experts identify three stages of relapse. Here are the warning signs and some steps you can take to head them off. Sometimes it seems
