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.…
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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…
2022 World Hepatitis Day Theme = “I Can’t Wait”
July 28th is World Hepatitis Day 2022. Established in 2008 by the World Hepatitis Alliance, the observation day aims to raise…
Heroin Treatment Options and Heart Damage
In 2022, heroin treatment options are no longer a choice, but a necessity. New research shows that using heroin not…
Prescription Drug Abuse Fueled By Dangerous Misconceptions
What is fueling prescription drug abuse in the United States? First, there are many misconceptions about prescription drug misuse and…
The United States Transitions to New 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline
On July 16th, the United States makes the transition to a new 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Replacing the old 10-digit…
Sharp Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths During the Pandemic
Did you know there was a sharp rise in alcohol-related deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic? Given the pressures of the…
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. Receives $9.8 Million Dollar DHCS Grant to Build Antelope Valley Treatment Facility
The California Department of Health Care Services has awarded TTC a grant to build a new SUD treatment facility in…
Finding Rehab Centers or Finding the Right Rehab Center for a Loved One
Not all rehab centers are on an equal footing. However, when it comes to finding the right rehab center for…
Highlighting the International Day Against Drug Abuse
Annually, the United Nations designates June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. From refugee camps…
Honor National PTSD Awareness Day by Showing Support for Someone Struggling
June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day. Widely known but also misunderstood, PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. At the…
SUD Treatment Experiences Revealed in New Patient Journey Map
Providing quality insight, SUD treatment experiences are cataloged in the Addiction Policy Forum’s new report, Patient Journey Map: Substance Use…
Tarzana Treatment Centers Battles Fentanyl Abuse
Fentanyl abuse equals the most extreme drug crisis in history. A synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, fentanyl is cheap and powerful.…
Tarzana Treatment Centers College Offers New Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialization Training Program
On the 50th Anniversary of Tarzana Treatment Centers, TTCC provides an affordable, high-quality Medi-Cal Peer Support Training Program for people…
SAMHSA Appoints Dr. Naomi Tomoyasu as the Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, continues to rebuild the core division. Hence, SAMHSA chooses Dr. Naomi…
Opiate Detox Needed with Huge Jump in Overdose Deaths of African Americans
Opiate Detox Services are needed as the United States experiences a considerable jump in overdose deaths of African Americans. According…