National Methamphetamine Awareness Day Means a Path to Recovery
Observed annually on November 30, National Methamphetamine Awareness Day serves as a critical reminder of the devastating impact of crystal…
Medications for Addiction Treatment
National Fentanyl Awareness Day Equals a Lifejacket Against Opioid Use Disorder
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is a reminder of the devastating impact of opioid use disorder (OUD) on individuals, families, and…
How Harm Reduction Approaches Can Save the Lives of U. S. Veterans
Harm reduction approaches save lives, and United States Army Veterans need help. Returning from service, Veterans face a myriad of…
Beyond Just Say No: Modern Harm Reduction and Youth Substance Misuse
If treatment centers are going to prevent youth substance misuse effectively, the old-fashioned approach of “Just Say No” is no…
LAUSD Prevention Efforts by TTC Staff Reveals Youth Treatment Void
As an integrated behavioral health care provider, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) works on prevention efforts with the Los Angeles Unified…
Saving Lives from Overdose and the Significance of the New White House Challenge
There is no question that saving lives from overdose is a national priority. In 2024, it is well-known that accidental…
Federal Government Updates Overdose Prevention Strategy By Expanding MAT Services
Given the ongoing loss of life, the Overdose Prevention Strategy of the federal government is a national priority. With a…
NIH Study Finds Residential SUD Treatment for Adolescents is “Scarce and Expensive”
Why is residential SUD treatment for adolescents scarce and expensive? According to a new study published by the National Institutes…
DEA Addresses Ongoing Opioid Abuse Crisis with Operation Bottleneck
Addressing the ongoing opioid abuse crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the formation of Operation Bottleneck. In response to…
Teens and Buprenorphine Equal An Unlikely Pairing in Treatment Settings
Why are teens and buprenorphine such an unlikely pairing in most treatment settings? In a new study published in the…
Youth Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Increase 182% in Two Years
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a frightening increase in youth fentanyl overdose…
Lack of Access to Opioid Use Disorder Medications Revealed in NIH and CDC Study
As the national overdose crisis continues to take lives, a lack of access to opioid use disorder medications continues. The…
Federal Government Expands Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
There is no question that access to medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) is critical. As a provider of MAT…
SAMHSA’s Providers Clinical Support System for Opioid Overdose Epidemic
In response to the opioid overdose epidemic, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is setting up support…
Treatment a Better Option as Drug Overdoses Rise After Police Seizures
Drug overdoses do not go down after law enforcement agencies take action and seize drugs from dealers. Instead, a recent…
Buprenorphine Treatment and MAT Services Shown to Work in ER Settings
A new study from the JAMA Network Open shows that buprenorphine treatment work in practice. In the context of Emergency Room…
Addiction Risk, Genetics, and the Future of Prevention
Given the ongoing opioid use epidemic and overdose crisis, reducing addiction risk is a top priority. In today’s world, the…
SAMHSA and FDA Promote the Medication First Model in New ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
The undeniable truth is that the Medication First Model saves lives by providing access to people in need. Given this…
Breaking Down the Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Examining the need for substance use disorder treatment, we begin the examination with a comparison between the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Study Shows Dramatic Increase in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Across the country, opioid overdose deaths continue to increase. According to a recent study, more than 1.2 million additional Americans…
Over-The-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Approved By FDA
In a positive step in the right direction, over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone nasal spray has been approved by the Food and…
The Problem of Synthetic Stimulants and ADHD Medication Diversion
Synthetic stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin are the main treatments for ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Proven effective in 70%…
“Shame and Stigma Fuel the Drug Crisis and Prevent Treatment” – Dr. Nora Volkow
A national drug crisis continues to ravage America. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, the Director of the National Institute on…
MAT Services and Withdrawal Management in Opioid Overdose Prevention
From the perspective of the substance use disorders clinical team at Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), opioid overdose prevention must be…
Rainbow Fentanyl Pills A Common Occurrence in Orange County Drug Busts
As the nationwide opioid crisis continues, rainbow fentanyl pills are becoming more common in Southern California. In a recent drug…
Rising Youth Opioid Overdoses Means A Greater Need for MAT Services
Youth opioid overdoses are rising in the United States because more teenagers are willing to experiment with hardcore drugs. In…
Tarzana Treatment Centers Opens Narcotic Treatment Program in Long Beach
On January 17, 2023, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) opened a Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP) in Long Beach, California. The nonprofit,…
List of the Top Five Signs of Fentanyl Use
It is essential to know the signs of fentanyl use. Nationwide, fentanyl use is leading to overdoses and deaths at…
Overdose Prevention Sites Equal A Temporary Remedy for the Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis continues to rage across the nation, critical overdose prevention sites are closing. In the Tenderloin neighborhood…
How to Find a Long Beach Rehab Center Near You that Treats Fentanyl Abuse
You are not alone if you are looking for a Long Beach rehab center near your home. Along with the…