by The Coleman Institute | Oct 15, 2019
My patients, the struggles they have endured, and the efforts they have made to achieve sobriety inspire many of my blogs. But yesterday at work, I have to say, I was moved so much by my coworkers. A young man was with us for a simple accelerated opioid detox. He is...
by The Coleman Institute | Sep 16, 2019
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...
by The Coleman Institute | Aug 21, 2019
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...
by The Coleman Institute | Jul 10, 2019
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....
by The Coleman Institute | Feb 25, 2019
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...