The Case for Maintenance, in Brief Form
Let’s talk Suboxone and Methadone, and be blunt about it. Opioid addiction is tough to beat, and a lot of…
Drug Medi-Cal and My Health LA Benefits and Program Eligibility
Benefits: Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) and My Health LA (MHLA) provide access to identical benefits which include: Withdrawal management Medication Assisted…
Drug Medi-Cal Outpatient Benefits
Drug Medi-Cal services in Los Angeles are set to expand in scope starting July 2017. However, Drug Medi-Cal outpatient services…
TTC on CNN Health News
Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) was featured in a Kaiser Health News article that was posted on the CNN Health News…
Drug Medi-Cal: What is Medically Necessary Detox?
One question that you might ask in relation to Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) coverage is; What does “Medically Necessary” mean in…
Long-Term Opioid Use and Nicotine
Is there a connection between nicotine addiction and long-term opioid use? According to an article posted on Medicalxpress.com, there may…
e-Cigs and Teens
e-cigs and teens don’t mix well. Former smokers that turned to vaping can have their debate, but we’ve known for…
Smoke Free at Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana Treatment Centers has been gradually implementing smoke free environments in our facilities for over a decade. There was a…
National Hispanic Science Network Award to Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) has been selected to receive the National Award of Excellence in Service by a Community…
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
We hear a lot about new forms of treatment for HIV positive individuals, and what’s on the horizon. But what…
Chronic Care Management
Chronic Care Management is a program that Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) offers to all Medicare patients. Our goal is to…
Hepatitis C Awareness
You might wonder why we need a Hepatitis Awareness Month, which happens to be in progress right here and now…
How Integrated Care Works
Our approach to providing services to meet the needs of the “whole person” is known in health care circles as…
Excessive Drinking and Consequences
Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) announced a new resource titled Medical Director’s Report, which will include…
Substance Use Among Seniors
As people age, physical, social, and financial changes can add stress to their daily lives. Or maybe pain or surgery…
Brain Images Show Common Structures for Addiction and Mental Health
An article in Medical News Today discusses how analysis of brain images reveal that Several mental disorders share changes in certain…
Heroin in the Middle Class
Heroin addiction has invaded the middle class thanks to the popularity and low availability of prescription painkillers. We’ve written a…
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…
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…
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…
Adolescent Mental Health
Adolescence is often a period full of difficulties and transitions. As children transition into adolescence they attempt to define themselves…
Processing Feelings in Recovery
Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles is participating in Recovery Month, in part, with articles about recovery during the month…
A Spiritual Recovery
Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles is participating in Recovery Month, in part, with articles about recovery during the month…
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…
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…
Hospital Presumptive Eligibility
by Jim Sorg. Hospital Presumptive Eligibility – try saying that rapidly 5 times! Hospital Presumptive Eligibility is a little known…
How to Work with Relapse
Relapse is not the end of recovery. It’s not recommended, either, and those of us who treat for substance use…