The Opioid Addiction Epidemic
There is a nationwide opioid addiction problem that has reached epidemic proportions. It isn’t that everyone is at risk. But those that are at risk are likely unaware and would never dream of using heroin. This has forced the issue to the front pages, and treatment and prevention efforts are underway.
We’ve posted many articles about heroin and prescription drug addiction and treatment. A very comprehensive overview of opioid addiction from that first pill to treatment was written for the San Antonio Express-News. If you’re unfamiliar, this read will give you all you need to understand what is happening with opioids in the US. San Antonio is like so many other areas in the country.
Tarzana Treatment Centers is deeply involved with the effort to stem the tide of the opioid crisis. Overdose prevention is key, so we prescribe Naloxone to anyone that uses opioids, might use opioids, and even those that live with opioid users. We’ve been involved in opioid detox and treatment for decades, and we have a variety of Medication Assisted Treatment services. And soon we’ll be a Hub in the California Hub & Spoke Services program.