The Coleman Institute Blog
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Feb 17
Bring It Home – Please Spread The Word
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Feb 17
A Drug-Free Dad
It was very gratifying to see Benjamin* for his naltrexone implant follow up appointment earlier this month. He first came to the Coleman Institute-Richmond for his rapid opioid detox about eight months ago to get off methadone.
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Jan 17
From Anxiety to Peace
Besides helping people release themselves from chemical addictions and launch new lives through our various Accelerated Opioid Detox programs, we also have a pretty robust family practice.
Many people in our community with addiction issues become our family practice patients. It’s helpful for your doctor to know your history and understand the medical problems that accompany alcohol and/or other drug addiction.
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Dec 16
Season’s Greetings
Season’s Greetings!
Just wanted to share one of the excellent bloggers that support people in recovery. Here Jean talks about Supportive Normies on her blog Unpickled, and how non-drinkers can help their alcoholic loved ones during the holidays. Be blessed and safe!
https://unpickledblog.com/2014/12/24/top-ten-list-for-supportive-normies/
Joan Shepherd, FNP
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Nov 16
Living in Recovery: A Holiday Survival Guide
A few years ago we shared the article below from the Crying Out Now blog as the holidays approached. It can be a difficult time for sober people or people struggling to get or stay sober. Now is a good time to prepare.
Planning ahead can be incredibly helpful. Here are a few strategies you may wish to consider:
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