Freakin’ Fentanyl

Freakin’ Fentanyl

Oscar* is 26 years old, has a girlfriend of five years and a one-year-old son. He has worked for a well-known delivery company for the better part of four years and has excellent insurance and benefits. Several months ago, he was physically dependent on fentanyl. When...
How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?

How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?

Opioids encompass a wide range of substances, including powerful prescription medications like fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illicit drugs such as heroin or street fentanyl. Each opioid has unique characteristics, including varying half-lives and...
A Fast and Easy Way to Detox off Opioids

A Fast and Easy Way to Detox off Opioids

These were not my words, but the words of a patient who completed a 5-day opioid detox with us a few weeks ago. A couple of years ago, his detox would probably have been 3 days—he believed he was using a gram or a gram and a half of heroin a day—but when fentanyl was...
Feeling Normal After Fentanyl Detox

Feeling Normal After Fentanyl Detox

Audrey was worried about “feeling normal” after a Fentanyl Detox. So the Coleman Institute provided her with tips that helped her navigate through Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS) and get a restful night’s sleep. Audrey’s Fentanyl and Heroin...
From Bad Habit to Full Fentanyl Recovery

From Bad Habit to Full Fentanyl Recovery

We answer “what good can come from a bad fentanyl habit?” and how the Coleman Institute can help you live a life in full fentanyl recovery. Fred’s Story While meeting with my patient Fred yesterday, who sees me for the Coleman Institute’s Accelerated Opioid Detox, I...