The Coleman Institute - Richmond

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Cheryl Poletynski

I give the Coleman Institute a five in its professionalism, organization, caring, helpful, resourceful and unhurried staff. I dont know why all detox facilities dont use Dr. Colemans method. Addiction runs in my family but as I have witnessed so does recovery. The Coleman Institute understands that people with addictions deserve respect and dignity. Something they dont often get. Mostly because it doesnt just affect the addict but all those that love them or work with them have a lesser quality of life because of the addiction. And it seems to us that it is a choice, and we just want them to make the choice for all of us to have a better life. So we give them less and less respect and dignity and what they really need is more. My granddaughter has been through other detox before and it is so degrading and painful. She said it was like they all felt that she deserved to suffer and maybe she would not go back to drugs. She left there feeling drained, humiliated and worthless. She left Coleman feeling proud of her accomplishment, encouraged and excited for what she felt she could do. At the Coleman Institute they strive to make us all feel deserving of dignity, respect and comfort. I think my granddaughter has a way to go but the Coleman Institute helped me to help her to take advantage of an "its time to do this attitude" with speed and as pleasant an experience as possible. She says she is ready. The naltrexone implant will really help. I thank you Dr Peter Coleman and Dr Joan Coleman and Rachel for all the support, advice and explanations and information you gave her to help her be successful. The Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and staff were also great as well. A special shout out to Carmen, April and Lisa! We will let you know how it goes!!

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John White

I recently finished treatment here. I cannot say enough good things about the staff and Dr. Coleman. My family and I were treated so well and I felt so comfortable there. My nurses April and Kim helped change my life forever. I will never forget their compassion and just willingness to help me get better. They genuinely care about each of their patients. They are there to see you get better, there not just a facility youll remember going through treatment. They are like family! It is with their support and guidance that I am discovering I can be the best me for those that I influence and my family. I am now able to pay my life forward and in the turn impact humanity in a positive light. Its very sad how opiate use is affecting so many people and familys. I was scared for so long of the detox and wish I would of gotten help from the Coleman Institute a long time ago. This is the one and only program I would ever recommend to anyone. Please if your struggling with opioid addiction or know anyone that is please check out their center. We drove about 3 hours away but I met many others that drove 12 hours plus! Dont wait, you never know if youll get another chance!

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Liz Wolfe

So they didnt exactly tell me what was going to happen so let me break it down. EVERY one you come in contact with staff wise is incredibly caring and kind. The first day youre there they start you flow sheet of a hearty quantity of sedating meds. For me it was: zyprexa, clonodine,tramadol,Valium, and baclofin. They give you your meds and get you feeling pretty nice then they give you your injection of naltrexone. Now the key thing to remember is you still will feel withdraw HOWEVER it only lasts for 2 hours. No stomach issues just really intense restlessness. Most people hit a "hump day" around day 3 where you think dear god I cant do this but you can. Just put 2 hours on your phone and go with the count down. They tell you this when you get there but I wanted to know what it would be like before. I recommend this place highly to anyone on methadone, Suboxone or opiates. Youre finished in 8 days instead of 60 days weaning off.

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Kelly Kelly

Just finished 5 day detox Friday .I feel a hundred times better then what I thought I would. Kathy is amazing ,she got me comfortable as quick as possible on the 1st day. I was in bad withdrawal ,she was literally running to get me relief asap.DR. Coleman just has a charm about him.He inserted my implant on the 5th day. Rachael is fabulous too.. I was addicted to opanas , which are one of the worst opiates. I hardly felt any withdrawal after the first day. I tried detoxing myself numerous times during my 8 yr abuse , which obviously didnt work. Today I am 8 days opiate free. Dont be scared at all , its almost painless . Thanx again to everyone at the Richmond Coleman center.

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Jessica Hatzianoglou

The staff here were wonderful through the whole process! We expected the worse with the program (withdraws), but the doctors and employees care for you like you are at home, and try to make you as comfortable as they can. My family was nervous, as we did not know what to expect but my husband has been doing amazing, feeling great, and starting to enjoy his life more each day. Thank you to all the doctors and staff for your support! You will be taught so much about the healing process and the procedure. Awesome place, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is facing addiction. They not only help with the physical issues, but the mental and emotional as well!

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Travis Thompson

I have battled addiction to opiates from the young age of sixteen. The Coleman institute was the most caring and concerned treatment facility I have ever come across. The protocols they have in place made my detox from methadone easier then I ever expected. This is the one and only program I would ever recommend for someone struggling with addiction. At the end of the detox you have the option for naltrexone implants to help secure sobriety in the beginning months. Dr. Coleman I am eternally greatful to you and your staff for helping me regain my life

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Mary Berry

As a parent of a child with addiction problems this seemed like a very expensive path to take but so is addiction. If you are ready to leave the enslavement of addiction this program can get you through withdrawals and put you on a path free of opiates. Long term use of opiates cost you more then money. If you have insurance and a month or more to go to a facility that specializing in recovery that may be a better choice. The implant does help with cravings . Good luck to all. Addiction is a terrible way to live

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Taylor Bishop

Ive been clean for almost a year but I remember when I called these people, and they wanted over 6 grand for a eight day detox. I asked if they took insurance, and they said no. That is highway robbery. I would recommend Edge Hill or the Farley center if you live in Va. I have a 4.0 college now, and I did it own my own, in my opinion it all up to the person who wants it or not. I just think its ridiculous for someone to ask for that much money when you can get the same services for free at VB psych.

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Ryann Browning

As an addict in recovery, I highly recommend The Coleman Institute for anyone out there struggling with substance abuse. Not only are the nurses and doctors amazing at their jobs, they genuinely care about helping you get clean and stay clean. I have been on the Vivitrol shot for almost a year now, and I can honestly say that it has helped me more than anything Ive tried in the past. Thank you to everyone at The Coleman Institute for all you do in helping me maintain a healthy and happy life!

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