By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Author Lantie Jorandby Lantie Jorandby Dr. Jorandby graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She attended medical school and completed… read more Published: July 28, 2021 First priority? Don’t go crazy in the process, which means taking care of you.
Teen/Young Adult
Women and Trauma
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 8, 2020 According to the American Psychological Association, more than 50% of all individuals will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Of these, close to 10% will be permanently scarred by it and will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These
Am I Anorexic?
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 13, 2019 Am I anorexic? If you’re able to ask yourself this question, that’s a good sign. Many people who suffer from anorexia nervosa don’t realize that they’re eating too little, exercising too much, or are losing too much weight. As a result, a common
Teen Heroin Statistics [Infographic]
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 14, 2016 The opiate-based drug heroin is incredibly addictive, and it’s well known as one of the hardest drug addictions to break. While all demographics are susceptible to heroin addiction, teens are a particularly vulnerable group. Examining teen heroin statistics can reveal just how
Drug Effects on Family Relationships
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 7, 2016 When addiction takes hold of a person’s life, it can cause remarkable and disturbing damage. If left unchecked, it can literally take a person’s money, heart, body and soul. However, people underestimate drug effects on family. About Drug Effects on Family Addiction
Signs of Teen Drug Abuse
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 17, 2016 Being the parent or guardian of a teen comes with tremendous responsibility, and when substance abuse becomes an issue, things get even more difficult. If you think your is struggling with teen drug abuse, it’s up to you as the parent to
How a Substance Abuse Program Helps the Modern Family
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 14, 2016 Although seldom discussed, the effect the modern family has had on substance abuse and detection has been profound. The modern family has been compromised by family members always on the go and the sense of independence each person maintains. This creates a
How to Combat Teenage Alcoholism [Infographic]
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 14, 2016 Alcoholism isn’t an illness that targets adults exclusively. Teens, and in some cases even children, can fall victim to the disease. To combat teenage substance abuse, awareness and education is key. Knowing more about teen alcohol abuse and addiction can be instrumental
Heroin Drug Use Continues To Climb Among Young Adults
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 2, 2016 Small quiet towns and upper middle-income suburbs have a new thief to worry about. Its name is heroin. One by one, young people are succumbing to its blackmail, just to be able to function. Not unlike an animal that tastes blood for
Warning Signs of Teenage Substance Abuse You Can’t Ignore [Infographic]
By Lakeview Health Lakeview Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 29, 2016 The teenage years are often a time of experimentation when it comes to music, clothing and hairstyles. Unfortunately, many teens also experiment with substance abuse. Knowing the warning signs of teenage substance abuse can make it easier to take action. Changes in
