Kratom & Poppy Withdrawal: How You Can Detox Safely
If you are wanting to detox off of kratom or poppies but are nervous about going through withdrawal, we can help! Read on to learn how the Coleman Institute helped Brandy and Kevin with their poppy and kratom withdrawal. What Are Kratom and Poppy Used For? Kratom, a...
Stop Drinking Alcohol: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
I recently met with a patient who, after about 40 years of very regular drinking, made the decision to quit drinking. Her decision to stop drinking alcohol was not easy. She associated drinking wine with many aspects of her life: sharing a bottle of wine with her...
When Does Energy Come Back After Opioid (Pain Medication) Withdrawal?
Brenda is a 54-year-old woman who told me, “I am so sick and tired of being dependent on pain medication, I could scream.” She tried several times to stop taking her medication. She would get so far before the withdrawal became intolerable. One of her biggest problems...
5 Things To Remember If Your Kid Is Using Heroin
When I started working at the Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine many years ago, I was blown away by the parents who were shell-shocked to learn that their children—their high achieving, athletic, award-winning, popular, beloved children—were addicted to heroin....
