Overcoming Addiction: An Interview with Dr. Coleman
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...
Evidence-Based, Medication-Assisted Treatment: Suboxone® or Naltrexone?
I had the great pleasure of seeing Pam last week at the Richmond office of the Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine. Pam detoxed off Suboxone® two months ago through our accelerated outpatient detox process. With long-acting opioids, such as methadone and...
Restoring Energy After Getting Off Opioids
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
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....
