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…
Drinking alcohol is embedded in our culture. Alcohol is sold at restaurants, grocery stores, sporting events, and even amusement parks. For many people, drinking can…
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…
Most people experience personal difficulties throughout life and know what it is like to struggle with negative emotions or problematic behaviors. Participating in individual therapy…
Group therapy is a common component of many treatment programs for substance use disorders and other mental health issues. When participating in alcohol, benzo, or…
Opiate withdrawal can be challenging and uncomfortable. Many people even put off quitting opiates because they are concerned about how the detox process will go.…
Benzodiazepines, often called benzos, are a type of drug often prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety, muscle spasms, or insomnia. Although benzos are common,…
For some people, drinking alcohol is fun on occasion. For others, alcohol can be a deadly trap. Millions of Americans may live with alcohol use…
The prospect of going through heroin withdrawal is often distressing. Sometimes, it leads some people to continue using rather than try quitting. However, participating in…