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…
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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…
Drug Combination Shows Promise for Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment
There are no FDA-approved drugs designed explicitly for methamphetamine addiction treatment. However, a 2021 research study shows promise when it…
SAMHSA to Administer $1.5 Billion for State Opioid Response Grant Program
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces State Opioid Response funding to provide nearly $1.5 billion to…
Long Beach Rehab Center Offers Integrated Healthcare and a Women’s Program
As a Long Beach rehab center with a proven history of recovery from substance use disorders, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC)…
Overcoming the Stigma of Heroin Treatment in Drug and Rehab Centers
Did you know that the stigma of heroin treatment exists even in drug and rehab centers? Beyond addiction, the negative…
National Prevention Week Features Community Events and Raising Awareness
Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) celebrates National Prevention Week (May 8 – May 14) with the hope that lives will be…
Tarzana Treatment Center Marks the First National Fentanyl Awareness Day
May 10, 2022, now marks the first observation of National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Given the extent of fentanyl’s role in…
The Director of Business Development for TTC Quoted in Hollywood Times about Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health
In today’s treatment industry, evidence-based practices and business development go hand-in-hand. For example, Monica Davoodpour, the Director of Business Development…
Study Shows TikTok Addiction and Pathological Dependence in Youth
With more than one billion monthly active users worldwide, it is not surprising that TikTok addiction is a problem for…
Dr. Yngvild Olsen Becomes SAMHSA’s New Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
In the recovery industry, professionals admire the distinguished career of Dr. Yngvild Olsen within the addiction treatment field. Thus, she…
The Spring Awakening of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
In 2022, spring awakens during the first week of May with Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Given the pressures of the pandemic…