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Great Reasons to Keep Using Opioids

Great Reasons to Keep Using Opioids

by | May 29, 2019

As I tell my patients all the time: you didn’t use drugs because you were ignorant, you used drugs because they were helping you with something. Until they weren’t. As Russell Brand, the British comedian, author, and activist says, “A counselor at the treatment centre...
Overcoming Addiction: An Interview with Dr. Coleman

Overcoming Addiction: An Interview with Dr. Coleman

by | May 22, 2019

There is never a shortage of material to use for writing a blog article for the Coleman Institute. Inspiration swirls around me in the form of patients who are discovering the amazing freedom they have found in recovery, community support around recovery that...
Restoring Energy After Getting Off Opioids

Restoring Energy After Getting Off Opioids

by | May 1, 2019

Once a person has successfully completed an accelerated (or rapid*) opioid detox at one of our outpatient Coleman Institute offices, a frequently asked question is: how can I boost my energy after I stop using opioids? There is not a magic bullet answer to this...
Questioning Your Beliefs About Substance Use

Questioning Your Beliefs About Substance Use

by | Apr 25, 2019

John Gottman and Nan Silver are the authors of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Their approach for couples wanting to improve relationships is based on a seven-week program focusing on the positive aspects of their partners and their current situation....
How to Avoid Opioid Use Relapse

How to Avoid Opioid Use Relapse

by | 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 70,000 overdose deaths in 2017. Once the brain gets basically highjacked by opioids and is being held hostage or...