Recovery through Integrated Care – Rebuilding Identity at Tarzana Treatment Centers
Recovery through integrated care starts by considering the whole individual. At Tarzana Treatment Center (TTC), we look beyond substance use…
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Polysubstance Use and the Overdose Crisis – How Tarzana Treatment Centers Responds
Polysubstance use—the simultaneous or sequential use of more than one drug—has emerged as a deadly force within the U.S. opioid…
National Methamphetamine Awareness Day Means a Path to Recovery
Observed annually on November 30, National Methamphetamine Awareness Day serves as a critical reminder of the devastating impact of crystal…
National Fentanyl Awareness Day Equals a Lifejacket Against Opioid Use Disorder
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is a reminder of the devastating impact of opioid use disorder (OUD) on individuals, families, and…
How Harm Reduction Approaches Can Save the Lives of U. S. Veterans
Harm reduction approaches save lives, and United States Army Veterans need help. Returning from service, Veterans face a myriad of…
Beyond Just Say No: Modern Harm Reduction and Youth Substance Misuse
If treatment centers are going to prevent youth substance misuse effectively, the old-fashioned approach of “Just Say No” is no…
LAUSD Prevention Efforts by TTC Staff Reveals Youth Treatment Void
As an integrated behavioral health care provider, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) works on prevention efforts with the Los Angeles Unified…
Saving Lives from Overdose and the Significance of the New White House Challenge
There is no question that saving lives from overdose is a national priority. In 2024, it is well-known that accidental…
The Central Principles of Harm Reduction Lead to Lives Being Saved
As a way of saving lives, harm reduction equals a set of treatment strategies. These strategies help to reduce the…
Federal Government Updates Overdose Prevention Strategy By Expanding MAT Services
Given the ongoing loss of life, the Overdose Prevention Strategy of the federal government is a national priority. With a…
NIH Study Finds Residential SUD Treatment for Adolescents is “Scarce and Expensive”
Why is residential SUD treatment for adolescents scarce and expensive? According to a new study published by the National Institutes…
Lack of Access to Opioid Use Disorder Medications Revealed in NIH and CDC Study
As the national overdose crisis continues to take lives, a lack of access to opioid use disorder medications continues. The…
SAMHSA’s Providers Clinical Support System for Opioid Overdose Epidemic
In response to the opioid overdose epidemic, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is setting up support…
Buprenorphine Treatment and MAT Services Shown to Work in ER Settings
A new study from the JAMA Network Open shows that buprenorphine treatment work in practice. In the context of Emergency Room…
Drug Addiction Recovery for Your Loved One a Real Possibility
Do you know drug addiction recovery is possible for your loved one? If someone you love is abusing drugs, we…
Addiction Risk, Genetics, and the Future of Prevention
Given the ongoing opioid use epidemic and overdose crisis, reducing addiction risk is a top priority. In today’s world, the…
SAMHSA and FDA Promote the Medication First Model in New ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
The undeniable truth is that the Medication First Model saves lives by providing access to people in need. Given this…
Study Shows Dramatic Increase in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Across the country, opioid overdose deaths continue to increase. According to a recent study, more than 1.2 million additional Americans…
The Problem of Synthetic Stimulants and ADHD Medication Diversion
Synthetic stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin are the main treatments for ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Proven effective in 70%…
“Shame and Stigma Fuel the Drug Crisis and Prevent Treatment” – Dr. Nora Volkow
A national drug crisis continues to ravage America. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, the Director of the National Institute on…
MAT Services and Withdrawal Management in Opioid Overdose Prevention
From the perspective of the substance use disorders clinical team at Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), opioid overdose prevention must be…
Rainbow Fentanyl Pills A Common Occurrence in Orange County Drug Busts
As the nationwide opioid crisis continues, rainbow fentanyl pills are becoming more common in Southern California. In a recent drug…
Rising Youth Opioid Overdoses Means A Greater Need for MAT Services
Youth opioid overdoses are rising in the United States because more teenagers are willing to experiment with hardcore drugs. In…
Overdose Prevention Sites Equal A Temporary Remedy for the Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis continues to rage across the nation, critical overdose prevention sites are closing. In the Tenderloin neighborhood…
Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Smuggled by Mexican Drug Cartels
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are the two illegal drugs causing the most damage across the United States. With fentanyl, there is…
How to Find a Long Beach Rehab Center Near You that Treats Fentanyl Abuse
You are not alone if you are looking for a Long Beach rehab center near your home. Along with the…
Fentanyl Contamination Results in the Tragic Deaths of More Teenagers
Tarzana Treatment Centers knows the damage that fentanyl contamination is doing. As a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services provider…
Opiate Detox and the Challenge of Fentanyl Dependent Users
Opiate detox is not an option but an absolute necessity for fentanyl dependent users. At Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), the…
The Goal of Preventing and Recording Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl overdoses are more common than we realize. With a wider distribution of fentanyl test strips, most fentanyl overdoses are…
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…