Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?

Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?

New opioid detox patients at the Coleman Institute sometimes ask us the question, “What is the difference between Oxycontin and oxycodone?” Understanding the differences between oxycodone and Oxycontin is important for determining the right course of...
How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?

How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?

Opioids encompass a wide range of substances, including powerful prescription medications like fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illicit drugs such as heroin or street fentanyl. Each opioid has unique characteristics, including varying half-lives and...
The Single Most Important Thing to Know When Detoxing

The Single Most Important Thing to Know When Detoxing

A body, left to its own devices, manages pretty well. Breathing, digestion, circulation, and metabolism are all nicely orchestrated with only the minimal input from the inhabitant of said body. A little food, a little water, a little oxygen, and the body is good to...
A Moral Failing Or A Brain That Needs Healing?

A Moral Failing Or A Brain That Needs Healing?

For those of you interested in learning more about how addiction specifically affects the brain, I encourage you to watch Dr. Kevin McCauley’s movies and YouTube presentations. Dr. McCauley was an Air Force surgeon who became addicted to pain medications after he went...