How Long Does Naltrexone Last & How Can It Aid in My Recovery?
For a person struggling with opioid addiction, the freedom to wake up in the morning and not need to chase the drug to keep from being sick is nothing short of miraculous. Although there are always some exceptions, most patients who use long-acting naltrexone are...
The Single Most Terrifying Thing About Admitting You Are Addicted To Opioids
As the Coleman Institute has evolved into treating addiction with a wider spectrum of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options, I see more people who haven’t exactly hit rock bottom, but they don’t want to find that place. Currently, we offer treatment...
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...
How to Avoid Opioid Use Relapse
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...
