Three Tools to Help You Stay Sober Over the Holidays
Staying sober over the holidays is often challenging for a person in early recovery. Although the winter holidays are a…
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Raising Awareness
In 2022, December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The Objective of this observation day is to help the National…
New Study Shows Prescription Drug Misuse Incredibly Common
Prescription drug misuse is frighteningly common in the United States. In a study that spanned thirty-two years, researchers examined data…
PTSD and Substance Use Disorders in Veterans
PTSD and substance use disorders in United States veterans are commonplace. From the Vietnam War to the recent conflicts in…
The Massive Jump in Fentanyl Deaths in Los Angeles County
Over the past five years, the jump in fentanyl deaths in Los Angeles County has been staggering. In a report…
Tarzana Treatment Centers Emphasizes Equity and Innovation on World AIDS Day
In 2022, World AIDS Day is all about equity and innovation. Following the example set by the Substance Abuse and…
Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Smuggled by Mexican Drug Cartels
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are the two illegal drugs causing the most damage across the United States. With fentanyl, there is…
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…
Fentanyl Contamination Results in the Tragic Deaths of More Teenagers
Tarzana Treatment Centers knows the damage that fentanyl contamination is doing. As a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services provider…
Sharp Rise in Fatal Overdoses Among Active Duty Services Members and Veterans
A sharp rise in fatal overdoses among active duty service members is a cause for alarm. At the end of…
A Grateful Matthew Perry Reveals Harrowing Journey to Sobriety in New Memoir
Matthew Perry was one of Hollywood’s most successful young actors when he played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends.…
Opiate Detox and the Challenge of Fentanyl Dependent Users
Opiate detox is not an option but an absolute necessity for fentanyl dependent users. At Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), the…
The Goal of Preventing and Recording Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl overdoses are more common than we realize. With a wider distribution of fentanyl test strips, most fentanyl overdoses are…
NIAAA Explains How Drinking Becomes Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is not what happens to everyone when they have a drink or two on the weekends.…
2022 National Survey Reveals 2.5 Million U.S. Youth Vaping E-Cigarettes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), youth vaping remains a significant issue in the United States.…
The Challenge of Positive Drug Tests in the Workplace for Employers
Positive drug tests are a perfect example of where a positive is truly negative in the workplace. For employers, positive…
Candy-Like Rainbow Fentanyl Pills Plague Southern California
Rainbow fentanyl pills that look like children’s candy are plaguing Southern California and the United States. The deadly drugs are…
Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanic Americans During Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 each year, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) honors the contributions of…
Suicide Prevention Month Highlights 988 Lifeline + SAMHSA Social Media Toolkit
During Suicide Prevention Month 2022, it is vital to raise awareness while reaching out to people who need help. As…
Street Fentanyl Means Unpredictable Dosages and Drug Contamination
Street fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs in history. Unlike heroin, the incredible potency of fentanyl increases the…
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation
From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 celebrates the theme of Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.…
Observing International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
On September 9th, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day helps raise awareness about the dangers of drinking while pregnant.…
Fentanyl Treatment — Three Essential Parts
Today, effective fentanyl treatment is needed more than ever before. For the first time, accidental drug overdoses are the number…
Observing International Overdose Awareness Day and Overdose Awareness Week
Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) observes both Overdose Awareness Week (August 28th to September 3rd) and International Overdose Awareness Day (August…
The Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl – What You Need to Know
Illicit fentanyl was never meant to exist. Originally designed as a synthetic opioid to relieve post-surgical trauma or the pain…
A New Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders at Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) announces the opening of a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) that will expand our service offerings.…
Three Essential Steps in the Heroin Treatment Process
The heroin treatment process is challenging for anyone struggling with opioid use disorder. Although heroin is the most common opioid…
Percentage of Methadone Treatment Overdoses Decline Between 2019 and 2021
During the COVID pandemic, when take-home methadone treatment for opioid use disorder expanded, adverse outcomes did not increase. In contrast,…
New Fact Sheet on College Drinking from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released a new fact sheet on college drinking for parents…
The Challenge of Overcoming Stigma in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
In dual diagnosis treatment, the challenge of overcoming stigma is a necessary step on the road to recovery. When the…