The Coleman Institute Blog

In the journey toward recovery from pain medication addiction, deciding which detox method to choose plays a pivotal role. While Suboxone has long been a cornerstone of therapy in addiction medicine, particularly for those seeking to overcome dependence on pain medications, it's important to acknowledge that its efficacy and suitability can vary significantly among individuals. With the complexities of dependency and addiction and the varied responses of individuals to treatment, exploring alternatives to Suboxone for pain medication detox is becoming increasingly important. These alternatives range from other pharmacological treatments to holistic and natural approaches, each offering unique advantages and considerations.

The decision to reduce or abstain from alcohol often marks a pivotal moment in a person’s life. This commitment often emerges from deep introspection, recognizing the negative impacts of excessive drinking on personal relationships, work-life, and overall health. Overcoming prolonged alcohol use is not just a triumph over a habit; it symbolizes regaining control, restoring health, and embarking on a new chapter of well-being.

The opioid crisis continues to claim lives and disrupt communities globally, with heroin standing out as one of the main driving factors. Heroin, derived from morphine, is notorious for its high addictive potential and devastating impact. At the Coleman Institute, we offer a heroin-focused outpatient treatment program using our Accelerated Opiate Detox methodology that has helped 98% of patients successfully complete their detox.

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 refusing to accept new patients who require a prescription for opioid-based pain medication. For many patients with chronic pain issues, this could lead to a situation where they cannot get the pain relief they need from proven pain medications. (more…)

Several months ago, a 26-year-old man from Northern Virginia came to our Richmond office for a Heroin Detox.

He had been using heroin for about 2 years after being on oxycodone for surgeries he’d had shortly after high school. Jim had graduated from a good HVAC program and was a reliable employee. He loved working with his hands. But unfortunately, he was just blowing all his money on heroin.