The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for those in recovery, it can also bring unique challenges. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s…
Deciding to stop drinking is a brave but difficult choice. Our society has many customs and activities that include drinking alcohol, so for those who…
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are widely prescribed for many different conditions. Some might think that because they are a prescription medicine, they are safe. In many cases,…
The terminology used in the field of substance abuse treatment can be a little complicated, especially for people who may not have had previous experience…
It can be extremely difficult to face the facts when you or someone you love is struggling with addiction to opiates. If you have started…
About an hour and a half by train from downtown L.A., the neighborhood of Tarzana has an interesting history. Named after the ranch once owned…
The Tarzana neighborhood is part of the Los Angeles Metro area that is known for its calm and suburban feel. Only a short hour-long train…
Quitting alcohol can be difficult in this day and age. In general, society approves of drinking alcohol. In fact, people can purchase it almost anywhere.…
Detoxification can be a natural process of ridding an addictive substance from a patient’s body. However, professional detox programs may entail using several interventions—such as…
Clinicians use many terms to describe benzodiazepine addiction, such as anxiolytic, hypnotic, or sedative use disorder. No matter which term is used, all treatments for…