by The Coleman Institute | Apr 23, 2019
First of all, plan to fail. I don’t want to sound pessimistic, but over 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder, which contributed to over
by Joan R. Shepherd, NP | Mar 26, 2018
I started a new patient, Jimmy, for his Accelerated Opioid Detox today. He thought he was coming off heroin, but his urine also revealed fentanyl…almost a daily occurrence now at the Coleman Institute. He was here with his father, Bob, who didn’t really...
by Joan R. Shepherd, NP | Dec 21, 2017
When I write blog articles, my inspiration is drawn from the courageous patients who are re-writing the stories of their lives. Usually when I ask for permission to tell someone’s story, changing a few details to keep it confidential, people are willing to...
by Joan Shepherd, FNP | Nov 13, 2017
I recently attended a conference where participants were challenged to surrender their electronics, tobacco products, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, gum, any medications or supplements not prescribed by a medical provider, and between-meal snacks for the duration of the...
by Joan Shepherd, FNP | Sep 28, 2017
Claire (not her real name) juggles a lot in her life. She is a full time college student. She works part-time. She is getting married over Thanksgiving. She has an opioid addiction. Her first attempt to complete college failed when she started using pills at age 20....
