The Coleman Institute Blog
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Apr 21
Recovery & Returning to the Workplace Post-COVID
It has been quite a year. We did not see the COVID-19 pandemic coming and only now are we beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has been an extremely painful and challenging year for everyone — a year of isolation from friends, family, and our places of employment (our family away from home).
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Apr 21
Fentanyl in Cocaine: The Deadly Pairing
I heard a disturbing report on National Public Radio (NPR) this morning. The report was called: Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Becoming A Deadly Problem Among Drug Users.
More and more people are dying from fentanyl being placed in cocaine.
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Apr 21
Stopping Benzodiazepines: 4 Things To Consider
Getting off benzos such as Ativan®, Xanax®, and Klonopin® is tough. We’ve provided four things to consider when stopping Benzodiazepines. Something to note is that these don’t guarantee a symptom-free withdrawal.
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Apr 21
Low Energy After Opioids: What’s to Blame?
“Please, Ms. Shepherd,” my patient begged, “please remove this naltrexone implant. I don’t want it anymore…”
Evelyn is a 42-year-old high school teacher in New Jersey, and quite frankly, had one hell of a year in 2020. While all teachers deserve medals for Resilience and Creativity in the Educating-During-A-Pandemic realm, Evelyn’s job was further challenging because she works with special needs children. Her high school students have learning disabilities, many with limited access to internet services.
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Mar 21
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.
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