The Single Most Terrifying Thing About Admitting You Are Addicted To Opioids
As the Coleman Institute has evolved into treating addiction with a wider spectrum of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options, I see more people who haven’t exactly hit rock bottom, but they don’t want to find that place. Currently, we offer treatment...
Is Rapid Opioid Detox Really Too Good To Be True?
I am going to change the details for my patient’s confidentiality, but the basic story is spot on. Alana, a beautiful 23-year-old woman who lives far away from Richmond, VA, convinced her mother to bring her to the Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine to help her...
I Think my Coworker May Have an Addiction
Here’s the scenario: Your coworker is exhibiting uncharacteristic behavior at work and you are concerned it may possibly be an addiction problem. It could be to alcohol, prescription or nonprescription drugs or even a behavioral addiction to gaming, gambling or sex....
What to Expect When Detoxing from Opioids
The growing prevalence of opioid addiction has made seeking treatment especially important for people and their loved ones. But knowing what to expect from withdrawal and your detox program can clarify what the experience is like so that you’re in control of your own...
