Use Your Brain

Mindfulness

Mindfulness for Substance Use Disorders? Absolutely

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on May 13, 2024

Other addiction therapies get the headlines. This one just keeps quietly doing the job.

Other addiction therapies get the headlines. This one just keeps quietly doing the job.

Compulsive Behaviors

Sports Betting Is Blowing Up

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on May 3, 2024

Gambling disorder is skyrocketing with the legalization of sports betting. Here’s what to know.

Gambling disorder is skyrocketing with the legalization of sports betting. Here’s what to know.

Addiction

The Polysubstance Use Epidemic Has Arrived

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on April 24, 2024

People are frequently using more than one drug at a time, and they're more powerful than ever. That's a deadly combination.

People are frequently using more than one drug at a time, and they're more powerful than ever. That's a deadly combination.

Diet

Why Our Snacks Are So Terrible for Our Mental Health

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on April 15, 2024

Anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, and all-cause mortality.

Anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, and all-cause mortality.

Alcoholism

Alcohol Use Is Getting Deadlier in the United States

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on April 2, 2024

The death rate is rising—and it's rising fastest among women and young people. Here's what to know, and how to protect yourself.

The death rate is rising—and it's rising fastest among women and young people. Here's what to know, and how to protect yourself.

Cannabis

The Cannabis-Schizophrenia Link Grows Stronger

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on March 14, 2024

Too many people think cannabis is not addictive or dangerous. In fact, it can be both, and in ways we're just discovering.

Too many people think cannabis is not addictive or dangerous. In fact, it can be both, and in ways we're just discovering.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders and the Brain

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on March 7, 2024

It is increasingly clear that neurobiology is a key to understanding eating disorders. That may have a profound effect on how these mental illnesses are treated.

It is increasingly clear that neurobiology is a key to understanding eating disorders. That may have a profound effect on how these mental illnesses are treated.

Addiction

Women Need Addiction Treatment, Too

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on February 1, 2024

Women are often held back from seeking care because of stigma and other barriers. These strategies can help change that.

Women are often held back from seeking care because of stigma and other barriers. These strategies can help change that.

Addiction

A 360-Degree Approach to Addiction

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on January 17, 2024

We often seem to fight addiction with one (or both!) arms behind our backs. Here's a more comprehensive treatment approach that works.

We often seem to fight addiction with one (or both!) arms behind our backs. Here's a more comprehensive treatment approach that works.

Addiction

Top 7 Addiction Treatment Developments of 2023

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on December 29, 2023

One of these addiction game-changers could save a loved one’s life. Or your own.

One of these addiction game-changers could save a loved one’s life. Or your own.

Addiction

A Ban on Certain Tobacco Products May Be Here Soon

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on November 28, 2023

The FDA is taking action to ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes from retail store shelves. It's about time.

The FDA is taking action to ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes from retail store shelves. It's about time.

Addiction

Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on November 7, 2023

Some say medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are merely substituting one drug for another. That thinking needs to change, because lives are at stake.

Some say medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are merely substituting one drug for another. That thinking needs to change, because lives are at stake.

Addiction

Tranq Update: A Killer on the Loose

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on October 10, 2023

Here's what I'm seeing at our addiction treatment center and elsewhere. Things don't look good, but there's still hope we can stop people from dying.

Here's what I'm seeing at our addiction treatment center and elsewhere. Things don't look good, but there's still hope we can stop people from dying.

Suicide

Why Did the Suicide Rate Go Up Again?

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on September 18, 2023

Nearly 50,000 Americans took their lives in 2022. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it?

Nearly 50,000 Americans took their lives in 2022. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it?

Sexual Orientation

LGB People Are Suffering With Their Mental Health

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on August 16, 2023

The data is from a recent national survey. It's worrisome. Here are some action steps to take.

The data is from a recent national survey. It's worrisome. Here are some action steps to take.

Addiction

Delta-8 THC: The New Cannabinoid That's Legal but Risky

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on August 1, 2023

Sold over the counter in many states, delta-8 THC is touted as a cure for nausea, pain, insomnia, and so on. It can do those things in some instances, but it carries heavy risks.

Sold over the counter in many states, delta-8 THC is touted as a cure for nausea, pain, insomnia, and so on. It can do those things in some instances, but it carries heavy risks.

Addiction

How to Lower Barriers to Addiction Treatment

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on July 10, 2023

Addiction treatment is not where it needs to be in this country—not even close. But there are some significant bright spots to celebrate and build on.

Addiction treatment is not where it needs to be in this country—not even close. But there are some significant bright spots to celebrate and build on.

Social Networking

Dumb Phones Are Smarter Than You Think

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on June 21, 2023

Excessive social media use increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The answer may be in the palm of your hand.

Excessive social media use increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The answer may be in the palm of your hand.

Eating Disorders

The Semaglutide Weight Loss Plan?

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on May 22, 2023

Sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, this drug can do wonders, but there are risks. Here's the latest.

Sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, this drug can do wonders, but there are risks. Here's the latest.

Alcoholism

Sorry, Moderate Drinking May Not Be Good for You After All

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on May 2, 2023

A new meta-analysis finds the difference in mortality risk between nondrinkers and moderate drinkers is statistically insignificant.

A new meta-analysis finds the difference in mortality risk between nondrinkers and moderate drinkers is statistically insignificant.