The Coleman Institute Blog
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Dec 21
The Single Most Important Thing to Know When Detoxing
A body, left to its own devices, manages pretty well.
Breathing, digestion, circulation, and metabolism are all nicely orchestrated with only the minimal input from the inhabitant of said body. A little food, a little water, a little oxygen, and the body is good to go.
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Dec 21
The Truth About Suboxone® & How to Detox
A couple weeks ago I attended the funeral of an amazing woman who died at the age of 67 from Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or ALS. She had decided early on to make her dying process a gift to her loved ones. Printed on her memorial card was the question, “What does love require of me today?”
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Dec 21
Healing the Brain After Opioid Detox and Withdrawal
Raphael (I don’t use patients' real names, so I thought this would be a fun one) came to the office recently to have his monthly Vivitrol injection. Vivitrol is the trade name for a long-acting formulation of naltrexone, which is a pure opiate antagonist or blocker. After the rapid detox, Vivitrol is often given monthly to occupy the endorphin receptors in the brain to help fight cravings and help with a successful recovery.
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Dec 21
Holidays and Sobriety: Make a Plan
I saw Loreen, age 32, in follow-up yesterday. She has now gone 20 days with no alcohol.
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Dec 21
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 of our many locations is because we recognize not only are we treating a condition, we are treating a person.
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