Bring It Home – Please Spread The Word

Bring It Home – Please Spread The Word

The Opioid Epidemic has clearly gained national attention. Recent legislation allows qualified doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to treat 275 patients with Substance Use Disorder per year with Suboxone or buprenorphine, instead of the previously...
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...