Overcoming Drug Abuse and Finding a Path to Recovery
Overcoming drug abuse is difficult for anyone. Once the drugs take hold and become a part of a person’s life,…
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…
National HIV Testing Day 2023 at Tarzana Treatment Centers
Every year, June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day. By highlighting the importance of being tested, National HIV Testing Day helps…
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…
Drug Addiction Recovery for Your Loved One a Real Possibility
Do you know drug addiction recovery is possible for your loved one? If someone you love is abusing drugs, we…
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…
The Terminator of Addiction Almost Killed Actor Nick Stahl
The Terminator of Addiction did not worry Nick Stahl as a young man. Indeed, the actor hit the jackpot by…
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…
Even Spider-Man Struggles with Mental Health Challenges
The knowledge that even Spider-Man struggles could help a lot of kids in today’s world. Indeed, if your child struggles…
Cannabis Use Disorder Potentially Linked to Higher Risk of Schizophrenia in Young Men
A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that cannabis use disorder can potentially lead to a greater…
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…
The Challenge of Teens Using Drugs and What Parents Should Do
The reality of teens using drugs is hard for any parent. When a teenager starts experimenting with drugs, it casts…
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…
Having Set Alcohol Aside, Gerard Butler Celebrates the Gifts of Not Drinking
As a movie star, Gerard Butler has taken on iconic roles like Dracula in Dracula 2000 (2000), the Phantom in The…
Critical Update about the Public Reporting of Opioid Settlement Funds
Did you know that state and local governments will receive billions of dollars in opioid settlements from the companies behind…
Four Signs A Person Is Becoming Dependent on Drinking Alcohol
Drinking alcohol is the gold standard of acceptable indulgences in Western civilization. In popular culture, people learn that a drink…
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…
Honoring TTC’s Primary Care Clinics on National Doctors Day
All week long throughout the year, the Primary Care Clinics at Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) provide medical services. The goal…
Past Drug Abuse of Samuel L Jackson Detailed in People Magazine
In People magazine, the past drug abuse of Samuel L Jackson, the incredibly successful actor, is revealed with courage 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…
Helping a Loved One with Addiction Issues is Possible
Undoubtedly, helping a loved one with addiction issues is difficult. In today’s world, drug addiction is more common than ever.…
Preventing Drug Overdoses a Top Priority for the Food and Drug Administration
In 2023, preventing drug overdoses is a top priority for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a…
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…
Parents Need to Know — Panic Attacks in Teenagers
Panic attacks are more common in teenagers than most people realize. Teenagers who have panic disorder are subject to panic…
Two Studies Reveal How Drug-Seeking Habits Fuel Substance Use Disorders
According to recent research, drug-seeking habits fuel the addictive power of substance use disorders. Published respectively in Addiction Neuroscience (2022)…
Parents Need To Know — Fifteen Drug Emojis Used By Teenagers
A look at drug emojis used by teenagers is the beginning of a new series. Parents Need To Know will…
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…