The Coleman Institute Blog

Alcohol is a widely accepted and often celebrated substance, but it can also be addictive and harmful. If you are struggling with alcohol use, it may be difficult to recognize when it's time to seek help. However, acknowledging the problem and seeking treatment is the first step towards recovery. This article will explore the signs that indicate it's time to seek help for alcohol addiction and answer some common questions about alcohol addiction treatment.

Addiction is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a challenging battle to fight, but with the right mindset and tools, it is possible to overcome addiction. Here are ten motivational quotes to inspire and encourage those who are going through addiction treatment or considering it.

These were not my words, but the words of a patient who completed a 5-day opioid detox with us a few weeks ago. A couple of years ago, his detox would probably have been 3 days—he believed he was using a gram or a gram and a half of heroin a day—but when fentanyl was discovered in his urine, the length of his outpatient detox was increased.

This is both for his comfort and his safety.

Vet me if you like, but after a little browsing on the internet, I read that:

Only 9% of people are successful in keeping with their New Year's resolutions. Most people quit with the new year goals on the second Friday of the month. 43% of people are most likely to give up on their New Year's resolution by the month of February.

The power of music has been leveraged in healing since at least the fifth and fourth century B.C., and is known to have been used in ancient Greece. Famous Greek philosophers Pythagoras, Aristotle, and Plato were some of the earliest to acknowledge the healing power of music.