Medical Detox for Women

A science-backed program for the safest experience with withdrawals

Program Overview:

Quitting the use of alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, or certain other substances cold turkey is not simply a matter of willpower and a hard few days. For women who have become physically dependent, withdrawal can bring dangerous cardiovascular changes, seizures, severe psychiatric symptoms, and medical emergencies that require immediate intervention.

Medical detox at Canopy Pines provides 24-hour clinical oversight to keep a woman safe from the first symptom through the last, and to manage the experience so it is as tolerable as medicine can make it.

This is not a detox unit tucked inside a clinical building. The transition from detox into residential is natural and supported. When detox ends and residential begins, no one starts over.

Founded and Led By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Dr. Lantie Jorandby has dedicated her professional life to treating women with mental illness and addiction, and she is among the most credentialed addiction psychiatrists practicing in the United States today. She is triple board-certified in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

The Importance of a Detox Program Tailored for Women's Needs

Medical detox for women is not standardized in the same way as co-gender programs. It is a clinically distinct approach built around how women’s bodies and brains respond to substance use and withdrawal.

Research shows that women develop more impactful effects on substances like opioids, and are more likely to experience conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders. Addressing the histories that directly affect conditions and reactions during the withdrawal phase is important. Our women’s medical detox program accounts for these biological and psychological differences from the first hour of care.

Our medication protocols take into account the female physiology. Psychiatric evaluation screens for the hormonal and mood-related factors that complicate withdrawal in women. The result is a safer, more personalized detox experience — and a stronger foundation for everything that follows.

For many women entering treatment, detox is the most vulnerable point in the entire recovery process. Physical symptoms are at their most intense. Emotional defenses are down. Trauma histories that contributed to substance use often surface during withdrawal in ways that feel overwhelming and disorienting. Our highly credentialed team is here to help all residence manage their withdrawal experience and help deal with underlying mental health conditions through every step of treatment.

Daily Structure:

Days during medical detox are calm and unhurried by design. Medical staff monitor vital signs and symptoms continuously. Nutrition and hydration are supported. Rest is prioritized. Time outdoors on the property is available as a woman’s physical condition allows. As withdrawal resolves and stability is established, brief introductory clinical work begins, not to rush the process, but to start laying the foundation for the deeper work ahead.

Clinical Services Included:

24-hour nursing supervision and vital sign monitoring. Medically managed withdrawal using evidence-based protocols. Psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Jorandby or a member of the clinical team. Medication management for both withdrawal symptoms and any underlying psychiatric conditions. Direct coordination into residential treatment on the same property with the same team.

Length of Stay:

Medical detox length is determined entirely by how a woman’s body responds to withdrawal management.

Most women complete medical detox within five to ten days. Some need less time. Some need more. The clinical team makes that determination based on medical indicators, not a preset schedule.

FAQ'S

Will I be alone during detox?

No. Nursing staff are on-site and available around the clock. You will not be left without support at any hour.

Is withdrawal painful?

Withdrawal is medically managed with the goal of making the experience as tolerable as possible. Some discomfort is normal. Medical intervention is immediate when symptoms require it.

What if I am scared?

That is one of the most honest things a woman can feel before starting this process. Call us first. We can walk through exactly what to expect before you ever arrive.

No. Nursing staff are on-site and available around the clock. You will not be left without support at any hour.

Can I go straight into residential after detox?

Yes. Most women who complete medical detox at Canopy Pines move directly into residential treatment without leaving the property or changing their care team.

Do I need detox before residential?

Only if your pattern of use creates a medical need for supervised withdrawal. Not every woman does. Our admissions team assesses this during the intake call and gives you a direct answer.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Lantie Jorandby

Triple Board-Certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, & Addiction Medicine

Last Reviewed: June 2026

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