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Mental Health Challenges Among Longshoremen: Treatment and Support for ILWU Members

Working at the port can be both physically and mentally demanding. Longshoremen play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods through our ports, often working long hours under high-pressure conditions. While the job comes with a long-standing sense of purpose and pride, it can also lead to significant mental health challenges, including …

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Understanding Teen Cannabis Vaping: What Parents Need to Know and How to Help

Teen substance use is a growing concern, especially when it comes to the rise of cannabis vaping. While vaping has been marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, the truth is that vaping cannabis poses significant risks, particularly for teens. As a parent, it’s important to be informed about what vaping cannabis involves, why it’s …

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How Telehealth Is Expanding Access to Addiction Treatment in Long Beach for Medi-Cal Patients

In 2024, access to outpatient addiction treatment has expanded significantly, thanks to advances in telehealth and new coverage policies under Medi-Cal. For residents of Long Beach and Los Angeles County struggling with substance use disorders, these changes provide more flexible and affordable options to receive the help they need. In this article, we’ll explore how …

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Mayor Breed announcing cash not drugs legislation in San Francisco at press conference

Cash Not Drugs: Do Recovery Incentives Work?

San Francisco has recently proposed a groundbreaking “Cash Not Drugs” legislation aimed at combating the city’s drug crisis by offering $100 per week to individuals who test clean from illicit drugs. This innovative approach, rooted in the principles of contingency management, has sparked considerable debate. But do recovery incentives like these actually work? Let’s delve …

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Roots: In-Network Provider with Aetna for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

At Roots Through Recovery, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to those seeking help for mental health and substance use challenges. We are excited to announce that we are now an in-network provider with Aetna, making it easier for individuals and families in Long Beach to access our comprehensive outpatient treatment programs.  Why …

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