by Andrew Blake | Feb 3, 2017
It was very gratifying to see Benjamin* for his naltrexone implant follow up appointment earlier this month. He first came to the Coleman Institute-Richmond for his rapid opioid detox about eight months ago to get off methadone. Ben is in his thirties and works full...
by Andrew Blake | Jan 25, 2017
Besides helping people release themselves from chemical addictions and launch new lives through our various Accelerated Opioid Detox programs, we also have a pretty robust family practice. Many people in our community with addiction issues become our family practice...
by Andrew Blake | Dec 22, 2016
Season’s Greetings! Just wanted to share one of the excellent bloggers that support people in recovery. Here Jean talks about Supportive Normies on her blog Unpickled, and how non-drinkers can help their alcoholic loved ones during the holidays. Be blessed and safe!...
by Andrew Blake | Nov 22, 2016
A few years ago we shared the article below from the Crying Out Now blog as the holidays approached. It can be a difficult time for sober people or people struggling to get or stay sober. Now is a good time to prepare. Planning ahead can be incredibly helpful. Here...
by Andrew Blake | Nov 15, 2016
Not every patient we see for follow up after a detox has profound spiritual experiences to share with us. Billy was in last week. He’s 23 and is eight months clean. Grinning like a kid. So happy. “Billy, what are you doing with all your extra money?”...