Workit Health Blog Post Recordings: Recent Episodes
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This podcast is a digital recording of some of our most popular blogs at Workithealth.com. Workit Health is a digital clinic offering substance use disorder treatment including medication for opioid and alcohol use disorders. The 100% virtual program offers therapeutic courses, video visits with clinicians, recovery groups, and virtual drug testing. Individuals can sign up online in 5 minutes at workithealth.com.
In this episode we explore the relationship between depression and opioid use and how one impacts the other, especially in relation to recovery.
In this episode we talk about important steps to take after relapse to help you get back on track.
You may wonder if you are able to travel while on medication for opioid use disorder. There may be certain restrictions to consider or plans that may make traveling challenging. This episode addresses the key factors to consider so that you can enjoy a vacation.
In this episode, journalist Elizabeth Brico debunks two common myths about buprenorphine.
Is Suboxone Sober? We explore 4 common myths that keep people from trying life-saving medication.
If you're new to recovery, or a seasoned pro but new to dating, you may be wondering how to navigate dating while sober. In this episode we give you some tips to make your relationship smooth sailing from the get-go and put your recovery first.
You may find yourself asking, "Is it possible to quit drugs or drinking without the help of rehab or 12-step groups?" This podcast addresses that question by looking at the recent science and the lived experience of Liv Pennelle.
It can be challenging, especially in the early phases when you decide to quit drinking, to find the right words to say ‘no’ to alcohol. So we’ve found them for you. As we’ve said before, if there were ever an occasion for stretching the truth, sticking to your sobriety goals is it. Here are 11 easy ways to say ‘no,’ from the straight up to the indirect to the fibbing.
Taking measures towards a healthier office drinking culture don’t need to be drastic or complicated to be effective. To demonstrate this, let’s start with 5 simple changes…
In this short podcast, we talk about mindfulness in recovery, including a short grounding meditation.
Chris Marshall of Sans Bar, Recovery Coach Nyla Christian, and Frederick Shegog of The Message join Workit Health counselor Chelsea Chang for a webinar and Q&A exploring recovery and race.
Join author Sean Paul Mahoney, Tracy Murphy of LGBT Teetotaler, and Shauntelle Hammonds of Peter’s Place RVA for an interactive Zoom webinar discussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in recovery.
Hosted by Chris McMullen and Dom Cooper of Workit Health.
One-third of people struggling with a substance use disorder also suffer from depression, and nearly 20% of Americans deal with some type of anxiety. Managing mental health is often a key to long-term recovery from addiction.
In Workit Health’s next free Community Event, host Olivia Penelle leads panelists in recovery in a discussion about the impact of mental health on their sobriety. The panelists are Michelle Yang MBA, an activist who has been featured in NBC News, CNN, InStyle; Dr. Kristine De Jesus, an author, entrepreneur, and activist who specializes in recovery, equity, and intersectionality; Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager at Tempest and creator of the Pandemic Mama podcast; and Geoff Vasile, a social worker who's worked in recovery and in batterer intervention & prevention planning.
How can you support your loved one on their mission to recover from opioid addiction with Suboxone treatment? You can listen to this episode: Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone Treatment.
Fear is the biggest barrier to change, even if that change is for the better and will improve our lives. Listen to this episode to discover Common Fears About Getting Sober and How to Overcome Them.
Is drinking alone a red flag? This episode explores how to know when drinking alone has become a problem.
Not ready for rehab but ready for change? Here are 9 alternatives to rehab. For more information and to access the resources mentioned, visit out blog, Alternatives to Rehab.
Want to quit drinking without AA? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is free, accessible, and simple. But it’s no longer the only house on the block. Listen to this episode to find lots of alternatives to recovery without AA.
From sugar to caffeine to opioids, anyone who has quit an addictive substance understands how tough it is to get through cravings. Here are 6 Quick Facts to help you through your cravings.
Can CBT treat addiction? Listen to our episode, How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help with Addiction? to find out more.
Want to know more about the roots of the serenity prayer, what it means, and how it can help you stay calm? Listen to this episode to learn more. You can also read the blog, What is the Serenity Prayer?
How can you handle stressful times in addiction recovery without picking up a drink or a drug? Listen to our ten tips to manage stress.
Sober Party of One? Curious how to learn to set healthy boundaries or just how to handle getting sober when your partner doesn't? Learn more in this episode, What Happens When You Get Sober, But Your Partner Doesn't.
What are the Side Effects of Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is either taken daily in pill form or injected once a month as Vivitrol. For most people, the side effects of naltrexone are mild. They also usually diminish or go away completely as the body adjusts to the medication.
Finding Financial Sobriety Is The Next Step In Recovery
Financial sobriety is probably one of the harder elements of recovery to attain. For those of you who don’t know what it means, financial sobriety is a phrase that refers to gaining some control and manageability around our finances.
Naltrexone for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder
it’s important to understand that naltrexone and naloxone are, in fact, distinct chemicals with different uses. Naloxone is primarily used to reverse an opioid overdose, but it is also added in small amounts to some buprenorphine formulations, like Suboxone, in an attempt to deter misuse. It works fast and metabolizes quickly—so the effects will wear off within an hour (which is why people who have overdosed should remain under supervision after having naloxone administered). Naltrexone, on the other hand, has a distinctly different function. Though not an opioid like buprenorphine, it can completely block the euphoric and pain-relieving effects of opioids, helping to deter opioid misuse by erasing the ability of a user to get high. It begins working slower and is longer lasting, so it won’t help in an overdose, but can help to manage an opioid use disorder. And, unlike naloxone, naltrexone can also be used in the treatment of alcohol use disorders.
Could Your Hangxiety Be A Sign Of An Alcohol Problem?
There are various factors that come into play when someone experiences hangover anxiety or hangxiety. According to some experts, hangovers are actually small withdrawals from alcohol, including the anxiety component. For those who drink more heavily and suddenly try to stop, they would experience the same symptoms on a more intense level.
Supporting Your Loved One in Their Recovery
Dating someone in recovery may not always be easy but your soulmate may come to you in a variety of ways. These are a few tips that can help you become the best possible partner to someone who has suffered from addiction.
Weight Gain In Addiction Recovery
Gaining weight when we get sober is a rite of passage for many of us.
These extra pounds are often accompanied by guilt and shame. I was thinner when I drank four bottles of wine a day, I’d tell my sponsor when I was flummoxed by my insatiable appetite. This is the story I hear repeated by many women when they get sober.
The 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings
Struggling with alcohol cravings? Try this 1-minute trick to combat them.
What is the Sinclair Method?
The Sinclair Method is a form of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder that uses the drug naltrexone to help you moderate or quit consuming alcohol.
Can I Take Pain Pills While On Suboxone?
Just because you are taking Suboxone to treat an opioid addiction doesn’t mean that you have to suffer needlessly after surgery or injury.
Can You Smoke Pot on Suboxone?
As more and more states legalize or decriminalize marijuana, people in recovery from opioid addiction are wondering what that means for them. Is it okay to partake if you’re on buprenorphine? Ultimately, only you can answer that question for yourself.