Recovery Micro-Groups to Fit Your Day
Recovery groups are important. We’ve shared about some of the ways they support recovery in previous blog posts. Since then, Workit Labs conducted an analysis
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 Does Suboxone Prevent Relapse?
Relapse is the common term for resuming substance use after a period of recovery or abstinence. It can be a loaded term, so please be
Self-Care in Early Recovery
International Self-Care Day was July 24. While we discuss self-care this week, let’s look at how it can support your early recovery. What is self-care?
What Addiction Treatment Does Anthem BCBS of Ohio Cover?
Insurance can be confusing at the best of times. If you’re stressed, in pain, or dealing with withdrawal symptoms, it can be even more difficult
Medicaid Renewals Are Back in 2023
Across the country, Medicaid renewals have resumed. You might hear them called Medicaid redetermination, Medicaid recertification, or Medicaid renewals, but those terms all refer to
Staying Sober on a Summer Vacation
Summer vacation … there’s something magical and nostalgic about the mere words. And we can have even more fun traveling in recovery than we had
Does Horizon Require Prior Authorization for Suboxone?
Does Horizon BCBS require prior authorization for a Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) treatment in New Jersey? If you’ve ever had to wait for prior authorization to get
How and Why Workit Health Uses Drug Testing
Drug testing is disliked by many people in treatment for opioid use disorder. So why and how does Workit Health use urine drug screens? Even
Why Do My Friends Push Me to Drink?
Are your friends undermining your recovery? Here are five reasons they might be doing that. The decision to change our drinking usually comes after a
Debunking Fentanyl Myths
When you hear myths about fentanyl on the news, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. What is the truth about fentanyl? Fentanyl,
Addiction Among Teachers
Every year, Teacher Appreciation Week takes place over the first full week in May. This is a week to recognize and celebrate the contributions teachers
Asian and Pacific Islander Celebrities in Recovery
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and we want to celebrate! We’re recognizing famous Asians and Pacific Islanders in recovery. The National Survey on Drug
What’s the Point of Recovery Groups?
Treatment programs usually have a recovery group component. But why is that? Peer support groups, group therapy, meetings, discussion sessions … I’ve even heard people
Medications Can Help You Drink Less
I have alcohol use disorder. You may call that alcoholism, alcohol abuse, having a drinking problem … I’ve also heard a lot of less nice
Take a Look at Your Drinking for Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. You might be thinking, “I’m already aware of alcohol, thanks.” But the point of Alcohol Awareness Month is to make
Kinds of Cravings and How To Combat Them
For me, cravings are one of the more frustrating aspects of early recovery. I knew that alcohol was bad for me and was wreaking havoc
