What Are “Roxies”? 5 Facts About Roxicodone
In recent years, the conversation surrounding prescription drugs, specifically opioids, has taken center stage in medical, social, and political arenas. With the mounting opioid epidemic and the tragic tales of dependency, addiction, and overdose, there’s a...
Opioids for Chronic Pain: Can My Doctor Refuse to Prescribe Pain Medications?
In an effort to help curb the opioid crisis in our country, more and more doctors are refusing to prescribe necessary pain medication for patients suffering from chronic pain. In fact, a recent study found that approximately 40 percent of primary care doctors are now...
Don’t Label Me as an Addict
“I want you to understand, I am not an addict,” Rebecca (not her real name), a 32-year-old social worker calling from Philadelphia, spoke emphatically into the phone. “The pain I have is 100% legitimate and I work with a pain management specialist who is well...
Gaining Energy Back After Opioid Detox – 6 Easy Ways
Part of the reason the Coleman Institute is so successful in helping patients from around the world detox off various substances (alcohol; opioids, including heroin, buprenorphine, and methadone; and benzos, including Ativan®, Xanax®, and Valium® from one...
