In February 2026, Dr. Peter Coleman released his book, Complete Freedom from Opioid Addiction. Drawing upon over 40 years of experience, Dr. Coleman brings together clinical insight and his powerful dual perspective as both a provider and recovering addict. Step by step, he guides readers towards freedom from opioid addiction, offering hope grounded in science and compassion.

Patients, families, and healthcare professionals will find these practical yet powerful insights uplifting as they navigate the neuroscience and psychology behind the recovery process. "The science of addiction medicine is very complicated," says Dr. David E. Smith, former president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. " Dr. Peter Coleman [has] used his years of experience and personal recovery to publish a comprehensive book—one that explains core scientific principles aimed both at the patients suffering from addictive disease as well as their families and caregivers."

Complete Freedom from Opioid Addiction is a guidebook that "integrates scientific insight with lived experience" and "never loses sight of the human experience at its core," says Dr. Mark S. Gold, founder of the Division of Addiction Medicine at the University of Florida. "This is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of opioid use disorder…and the keys to lasting recovery."

Currently, Dr. Coleman serves as a Clinical Consultant and Scientific Advisory Board Member for CURA, guiding our continued development of innovative, impactful toxicology solutions. In 2001, he pioneered an innovative method of treating patients using long-acting naltrexone and founded the Coleman Institute to expand access to this care. Under his leadership as CEO and National Medical Director, the Institute expanded into a network of clinics across America treating thousands of patients. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Coleman holds a deep understanding of healthcare operations, from training medical staff to scaling clinical operations.

Together, CURA and Dr. Coleman have partnered to improve access to reliable drug testing, support clinicians and recovery programs, and advance tools addressing the opioid crisis. We are immensely proud of Dr. Peter Coleman's work as a leading pioneer and expert in addiction medicine.

Learn more about Dr. Coleman's impact here.