A Drug-Free Dad

A Drug-Free Dad

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...
From Anxiety to Peace

From Anxiety to Peace

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...
Season’s Greetings

Season’s Greetings

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!...
Living in Recovery: A Holiday Survival Guide

Living in Recovery: A Holiday Survival Guide

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...

Happiness in Recovery: One Patient’s Experience

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?”...