Painkillers and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is something that couples usually plan for, and it also often comes as a surprise. For those times when…
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Mixing Alcohol and Medication
A lot of you that drink might think that it’s okay to take a medication with alcohol in your system,…
Take a Walk
Unless you live in a sparsely populated rural area, you probably have a few places where you regularly go that…
Heroin Overdose Deaths
One of our most written-about topics is heroin as it relates to withdrawal, overdoses, treatment, and Medicated Assisted Treatment. The…
Measles Update
Measles domestic transmission was eliminated at the turn of the century, and is now making a bit of a comeback.…
Optimism and Heart Health
Cardiovascular health is something that everyone should monitor and maintain. Obviously, we need a working heart in order to remain among…
Flu Season Update
This has not been the best of flu seasons. If you received a flu shot and still suffered through at…
Mental Health Parity Discussed
For those that are unaware, Mental Health Parity refers to the law that regulates how insurance providers cover mental health…
Mental Illness and Early Death Rates
An article in the Huffington Post points out that persons with serious mental illness die at a much earlier age…
Painkiller Problems
Prescription opioid painkillers may not be getting the attention they deserve, which is unfortunate considering the negative impact they’re having…
My Health LA at TTC
Tarzana Treatment Centers provides health care services for eligible My Health LA (MHLA) members. Services include primary preventive care and…
Our History Page
We’ve been updating pages on this website with more detailed information. One that we thought you might find interesting is…
Wrapping Up Recovery Month 2014
The term “recovery” has a loose definition. It’s widely agreed upon that the first step in recovery is the recognition…
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Depression?
Every once in a while the initial results from one study can be exciting, even if we need to go…
Debra Bowen – Courage in Disclosure
It took some courage for the Secretary of State in California to disclose that she suffers from severe depression. Debra…
Recovery Month Proclamation
In recognition of National Recovery Month, TTC’s own Susan Migdalski made her annual trek to the Kenneth Hahn Hall of…
How to Avoid the Flu
Here are some great tips on How to Avoid the Flu from Tarzana Treatment Centers. If you need a flu…
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder (BPD) is treatable with counseling and medication. It can be tricky, though, because the very nature of the…
Hepatitis C Update – Part 2
For many people, effective treatment can cure hepatitis C. In the past, hepatitis C treatment consisted of the combination of…
Hepatitis C Update – Part 1
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that primarily affects the liver. In its chronic (or long-lasting) form, the hepatitis C…
Overmedication
When individuals take too much of a prescribed drug or take several drugs that don’t play well together, it can…
Addressing Tobacco Dependence in Addiction Treatment
By Janice Boafo As a recipient of the Tobacco Free Champions mini-grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public…
Telepsychiatry Benefits
Telepsychiatry is not a new form of health IT. Technology and security has improved over more than 20 years, but…
Health Information Privacy
A commonly heard phrase at Tarzana Treatment Centers is “I can’t confirm or deny…” It’s an example of what health…
Robin Williams – Suicide Awareness
The preliminary coroner’s report from Marin County, CA, states that Robin Williams died from asphyxiation from hanging in an “apparent”…
Parent Interest – Bullying
Parents may find interest in this topic considering that their children will be starting a new school year before the…
Telehealth at VA is Good News
Telehealth is gaining popularity among care providers and patients, and for good reason. Technology met the demands of users’ needs,…
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
We’re happy to help our friends to promote this important event. With the generous support of Anthem Blue Cross,…
Ebola in West Africa – Curious?
You’ve probably heard about the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa and are curious, but you haven’t taken the time…
SAMHSA wants Feedback on Leading Change 2.0
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is requesting feedback on the strategic plan called Leading Change 2.0.…