Why is it So Hard to Detox Off of Suboxone and Other Forms of Buprenorphine?
Watch Dr. Coleman’s Facebook Live post where he answers the question, Why is it So Hard to Detox Off of Suboxone and Other Forms of Buprenorphine? Here’s a recap. Why It’s Hard To Stop Detoxing off of Suboxone can be quite difficult. Suboxone can be a...
3 Important Differences Between Suboxone and Naltrexone Therapy for People Addicted to Opioids
I must admit I was a little surprised earlier this week when Bridget Walsh, our Clinical Case Manager and I screened a former patient who wanted to return to The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine for a second detox off opioids. How Relapse Can Happen It’s not...
Is Kratom Addictive & How You Can Detox Safely
The short answer is Yes! First, let’s review what Kratom is and why it is of concern. Kratom is a plant derivative of Mitragyna speciose. It is an evergreen tree in the coffee plant family, which grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea....
Grief and the Genetic Component of Addiction
All week long our staff has had the pleasure of working with Juliette who came to us for a dual detox off alcohol and buprenorphine. She couldn’t have chosen a better support person, her Aunt Leila, who is tough, wise, and adores Jules. When I opened the door to get...
