Henna Geronimo

Henna Geronimo is a professional writer specializing in behavioral health. She has covered many subjects, from mental illnesses to new developments in mental health treatments. Henna spends most of her time in Los Angeles and Mexico. You can find her enjoying the great outdoors with her bike or diving fins when she's not writing.

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10 Healthy Habits to Maintain Sobriety

Taking the brave decision to start your recovery journey is genuinely admirable. However, to maintain sobriety, you must create a lifestyle that continually nourishes and strengthens your commitment each day. After undergoing addiction treatment, many individuals, especially in places like Long Beach, face daily challenges threatening their hard-won progress. To maintain recovery, it’s vital to …

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Benefits of Virtual Therapy for Addiction

Virtual therapy offers a modern solution to age-old problems. Find out in this blog how it can benefit you. In a world awash with distractions, temptations, and constant stimuli, battling addiction has arguably never been harder. The ever-present influences of modern-day society have made it challenging for individuals to distance themselves from triggers and stay …

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Unraveling the Influence: Parental Substance Use and its Impact on Teen Addiction

Teen addiction is a concerning issue that profoundly affects individuals and society as a whole. The fragile adolescent years are a critical period for personal development and forming lifelong habits. Unfortunately, teens are increasingly vulnerable to the allure of drugs and alcohol due to various factors, and one significant contributor to this susceptibility is parental …

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What are the Risk Factors of Dual Diagnosis or Co-Occurring Disorders?

Do you know someone simultaneously dealing with a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD)? Well, they’re not alone. This condition, called co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis, affects millions in the US and around the globe.  On their own, these disorders are already challenging. So when they co-exist in an individual, it can bring …

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“I am so grateful to be an alumni of Roots. Roots took me from my darkest of places, to the brightest and most beautiful part of life I've ever lived. They genuinely care about their clients. You will not be a number or a paycheck here. After discharging in February, I still receive help and words of wisdom whenever needed. Roots helped me battle things I'd been struggling with for over 14 years and finally put them behind me. I love roots with all my heart, and always will.”

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“Just got 365 days sober today all thanks to these people at Roots. And saved my marriage.”

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“It's great to see such a high quality of care program in Long Beach! The entire staff shows great care and compassion for their clients. The therapists are among the best around. Their admissions and case management is compassionate and driven to help you succeed! If your looking for help with trauma or substance abuse, this is the place for help!”

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“Very serene setting, you feel right at home when you walk in. The staff are super nice and really care about their clients.”

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“The most compassionate and knowledgeable staff! Roots Through Recovery offers the best addiction care and treatment available. They use multiple disciplines to cater to a wide variety of clients. Music therapy, art therapy....you name it, Roots has it! Do yourself a kindness and check them out. You'll be glad you did.”