Telemedicine Uses – Prescription Drug Treatment
Even though the disease of addiction causes the same havoc for individuals regardless of the drug of choice, the road…
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Telehealth Technology Provides Security and Simplicity
Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles provides telemedicine services to qualified patients in alcohol and drug treatment, mental health treatment,…
Telemedicine Uses – Alcohol Treatment
Individuals from all social and economic levels can suffer from alcohol dependence. When they know they need treatment, some of…
Telemedicine Uses – Heroin Treatment
Heroin addiction imprisons its victims in a world that seems inescapable, even after successful heroin detox treatment. Opiate cravings lead…
California Telehealth Network Launches
The California Telehealth Network (CTN) was launched by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on August 17, 2010. CTN will operate on both…
Telemedicine Uses – Teen Alcohol and Drug Treatment
It’s difficult enough raising adolescent children, and then you discover the reason for their recent behavior issues is due to…
Now Providing Online Treatment 24/7
Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles has taken pride in our efforts to remain current with health technology advancements. We…
Alcohol Dependence and Drug Addiction -Tolerance
Tolerance, as it relates to alcohol dependence and drug addiction, is often misunderstood by many in the general public. In…
Senior Alcohol Abuse – Damaging Effects
Senior alcohol abuse is often more difficult to correct than with any other group in America. By age 60, most…
Adolescent Alcohol Abuse – Prom Night
The senior prom at high schools across the country is a special evening of celebration for most teens. To most…
Adolescent Drug Addiction – Don’t Discriminate
Teen drug addiction does not only occur with drugs like heroin and methamphetamines. Prescription opiate and benzodiazepine abuse can quickly…
Primary Health Care in Los Angeles
Getting medical health care can be a problem for several reasons. Cost, location, and lack of insurance are all reasons…
Teen Substance Use – Prevention and Treatment
It’s no secret that a certain percentage of teens will recreationally use alcohol or drugs before they finish high school. …
Substance Use and Aging
Dr. Jose Salazar, Director of Program Development at Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles has written an article about substance…
Technology in Alcohol and Drug Treatment – Digital Signatures
After years of suffering, and finally making the decision to enter alcohol and drug treatment, the last thing alcoholics and…
Boston University Alcohol Screening Tool
A comprehensive alcohol screening tool released by the Boston University School of Public Health is available for public use. This…
Medication Assisted Treatment Options
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a safe and effective method for alcohol and narcotic withdrawal and maintenance. There is ample…
Multi-Cultural Health Month
California has designated the month of April as Multi-Cultural Health Month. The focus for 2010 is on heart disease in…
Patient Safety Quiz
Patient safety is a top priority for any health care provider that is accredited by the Joint Commission of Health…
Women, Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Women suffer from alcohol dependence and drug addiction with many of the same problems as men. Gender plays a role…
Gender-Specific Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Alcohol and drug treatment for some requires a gender-specific setting. While alcohol dependence and drug addiction are generally treated the…
Using Technology in Alcohol and Drug Treatment – Reception Log
A lot has been said in recent months about the use of technology in health care. Tarzana Treatment Centers in…
Alcohol and Drug Treatment is Affordable
Alcohol and drug treatment is more affordable than most Americans think, apparently. It is understandable if their only source of…
Federal Stimulus Dollars in Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Federal stimulus dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are being used to help the homeless and others…
An Opportunity to Pose Questions and a Solution to Legislators
We have an opportunity to speak out about the issue of proposed cuts to alcohol and drug treatment programs and…
US Veterans Alcohol and Drug Treatment
This generation has a better understanding of alcohol and drug use among combat veterans than in the past. It is…
Alcohol and Drug Intervention – The Treatment Ultimatum
Even if an alcohol or drug intervention comes when problems are still manageable, an ultimatum to enter some form of…
Public Comments Requested on Implementation of Mental Health Parity
Some federal government agencies have requested public comments on the Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act. More information about…