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Addiction & Mental Health Insights

Clear, clinically grounded answers for women and the families who love them. From detox and withdrawal, to trauma, anxiety and depression.

MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY

Dr. Lantie Jorandby

MD * Triple Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine * Addiction Psychiatry & Adult Psychiatry

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Addiction Insights

Choosing a Rehab in Tallahassee, Florida: A Guide for Families and Professionals

Sober living and residential treatment are shown to help give women long-term sobriety. Especially when used together. See the difference between the two programs and which one is right for you.

SUBSTANCE USE & RECOVERY

Addiction Insights

Alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and more. Learn what is involved with detox, and levels of care for addiction.

Addiction Insights, Alcohol

What is DTs? Understanding Delirium Tremens

The most serious form of alcohol withdrawal: the warning signs, when it starts, how long it lasts, and why it needs medical care.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, Alcohol

Online Alcohol Evaluation: Is It Worth It?

A free screening quiz and a court-ready clinical assessment are not the same thing. Here's what each one offers and what courts accept.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, Alcohol, For Families

Alcohol Detox at Home: What You Need to Know Before Trying

Stopping alcohol can be more dangerous than continuing. The real risks of quitting cold turkey, and what families should ask first.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

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MIND, MOOD & TRAUMA

Mental Health Insights

Learn how co-occurring conditions show up in women, and how to support someone.

For Families, Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

How To Support Those With Mental Health Issues

Learn how to start the conversation, what to do if they refuse help, and when it's time to involve professionals.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Mental Health Insights

How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help With Anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most studied treatments for anxiety. How it works and what to expect from sessions.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Alcohol, Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

Deaths of Despair: What Are They And Why Do They Matter?

Children who lose a parent to suicide or drug and alcohol poisoning face nearly double the risk of self-harm. How to help them grieve.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

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Mental Health Insights

How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help With Anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most studied treatments for anxiety. How it works and what to expect from sessions.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, New Street Drugs, Opioids

Kratom-7 OH: Kratom on Steroids

Sold at gas stations and online, this concentrated kratom compound carries serious risks. An addiction psychiatrist explains what to know.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, Alcohol

Alcohol-Related Deaths Rise: Women Fare the Worst

Alcohol-related deaths are climbing fastest among women. Why the holidays can be especially hard, and how to support someone who's struggling.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Alcohol, Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

Deaths of Despair: What Are They And Why Do They Matter?

Children who lose a parent to suicide or drug and alcohol poisoning face nearly double the risk of self-harm. How to help them grieve.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

The Threats to Mothers’ Mental Health

A new study points to a significant and troubling trend in women's mental health.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, Alcohol

You Can Beat Alcohol Use Disorder, Starting Now

Medications for use disorders are safe and effective. So why aren't we using them?

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

Women With Perinatal Depression Could Soon Face a Big Hurdle

Antidepressant meds for women may be getting a new warning label.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Addiction Insights, Opioids

What Needs to Be Done to End the Opioid Epidemic?

Intelligently deploying naltrexone could turn the tide in a decades-long crisis.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Mental Health, Mental Health Insights

The Medical Profession and Suicide

Suicide remains a taboo subject for doctors and nurses. This needs to change.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby