National Hepatitis Awareness Month and the Battle Against Hepatitis C
During National Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States in May, it is a time to promote prevention strategies while…
Military Appreciation Month Means Quality Mental Health and SUD Support
As May ends, it is time to reflect on the meaning of Military Appreciation Month. As a provider of integrated…
Six Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During MH Awareness Month
Learning how to improve your mental health is a positive goal during Mental Health (MH) Awareness Month. What is the…
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…
Reflecting on SUD and Mental Health Challenges on National Holocaust Remembrance Day
National Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on resilience and survival. In the annals of history, there are…
Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 and Reducing Stigma to MH Treatment
Given the challenges facing both adults and children in today’s world, Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 is critical. This observation…
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…
Passing of California Proposition 1 Revamps Mental Health Treatment
Whether or not California Proposition 1 will pass is no longer the issue. Passing by the narrowest margins, 50.2% to…
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…
Reducing Stigma During Alcohol Awareness Month 2024
Established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Alcohol Awareness Month 2024 helps communities take proactive action.…
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…
Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler Revels in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery
How did Ryan Sheckler go from being the star of a hit MTV show to struggling with alcohol use disorder?…
The Central Principles of Harm Reduction Lead to Lives Being Saved
As a way of saving lives, harm reduction equals a set of treatment strategies. These strategies help to reduce the…
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…
Proudly Sober Comedian Richard Lewis Passes Away on February 28, 2024
Sober comedian Richard Lewis was proud of his recovery. Indeed, he believed in using his fame to let people know…
California Proposition 1 Modernizes the Mental Health Services Act
California Proposition 1 on the March 24th ballot in California includes a significant update to the Mental Health Services Act…
Discussing Healthcare Equity for African Americans During Black History Month
Healthcare equity is a critical issue for everyone. Without question, every person deserves equal access to healthcare services. During Black…
Tarzana Treatment Centers Commemorates Black History Month 2024
February is Black History Month 2024, and Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) emphasizes the significant role of African Americans in the…
Enhanced Care Management Leads to Positive Patient Outcomes
Enhanced Care Management Testimony from a Former TTC Patient: “I wanted to take some time to express my utmost appreciation…
TTC Prevention Workshops for Police Departments in Los Angeles County
TTC Prevention Workshops are taking place across Southern California. Starting with the North Hollywood and West Valley Police Departments, Tarzana…
Federal Oversight of Opioid Settlements a Coming Reality in 2024
With opioid settlements from pharmaceutical companies now totaling billions of dollars, the question is how the money is being spent.…
A Sober Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 48 Years of Successful Recovery
For the Academy-Award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, a successful recovery means one day at a time for forty-eight years. At the…
Tarzana Treatment Centers Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024
At the beginning of the new year on January 15th, Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024 is a day to…
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…
Positive Mental Health and New Year’s Resolutions
During the first days of 2024, a crucial aspect of positive mental health is not to beat yourself up. Yes,…
The Role of Recovery Services in Treatment and Beyond
Emphasizing the role of Recovery Services (RS), the Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) increases the availability…
Five Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress and Helping Yourself
Doctors agree that reducing holiday stress is a big step in the right direction. First, the December holiday season brings…
SAMHSA FentAlert Challenge Equals Proactive Youth Empowerment
FentAlert is a new Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) program. A division of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
2022 National Survey on Health Shows an Increase in Cases of Adolescent Depression
According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSUDH), cases of adolescent depression are rising. Recently, the…