The Coleman Institute Blog

At the Coleman Institute, we know overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder is never an easy task. But breakthroughs in addiction medicine now offer new options for safe, effective recovery strategies for those patients who struggle with excessive drinking. Among these advancements is Naltrexone therapy using a long-term implant, which has emerged as a groundbreaking tool in the arsenal against alcohol dependency and addiction and is the cornerstone of the Coleman Method.

Over the past few decades, opioid addiction and dependence have emerged as critical health crises, affecting countless individuals across the globe.

While progress has been made in developing faster, more efficient forms of opiate detox, understanding the process of opioid withdrawal is a vital step in addressing the issue. Read on to find out more about the physical impact, duration, and challenges of opioid withdrawal as we shed light on the timeline and provide valuable insights for those seeking recovery from opioid use disorder.

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 understand about finding fentanyl in the urine.

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 growing need for awareness and understanding about the medications that play a role in this crisis.

The opioid crisis is one of the most severe public health challenges in recent history. Fueled by a dramatic increase in the misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids, it has led to a significant rise in opiate dependency, addiction, and overdose. The far-reaching consequences of this epidemic extend beyond the individuals directly affected, impacting families, communities, and healthcare systems around the globe. (more…)