Step Out of the Cycle of Addiction

Drug addiction – called substance use disorder (SUD) by treatment professionals, frequently called substance abuse – is a clinical behavioral disorder that involves chronic misuse of drugs – legal or illegal – and an inability to stop using drugs despite obvious and severe negative consequences that impact your body, brain, and emotions. Drug addiction can cause significant disruption in relationships with family, friends, partners, and spouses, and impair your ability to fulfill basic expectations and responsibilities at school, work, and other important areas of life.

At Honu House, our experienced team of recovery experts uses evidence-based therapies to help you understand the underlying dynamics of addiction and equip you with the skills and resources necessary to overcome your problems with drug use. If you take the first step, we can help you find the path home, because we know the way.

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What Causes Drug Addiction?

Substance use disorder (SUD), i.e. drug addiction, is most often caused by a combination of genetics, environmental factors, family dynamics, and individual experiences such early trauma or adverse childhood circumstances.

If you have a family history of drug addiction, started using drugs early, or use substances to manage symptoms of a mental health disorder, your likelihood of developing addiction increases.

What Are Signs I Might Be Addicted to Drugs?

Common signs of drugs addiction include, but are not limited to: intense cravings for drugs/substances/intoxicants, continued dug use despite negative consequences, continued use despite trying to stop, neglecting responsibilities and relationships due to drug use, using drugs alone or in secret, hiding dug use from friends and loved ones, and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit using drugs.

If you or someone you know is showing these signs, it may be time to seek help.

With support, understanding, and commitment from our team, you can start your journey of recovery today – and take back control of your life.

What Is the Most Effective Treatment for Drug Addiction?

The most effective treatment for drug addiction follows an integrated, holistic template that addresses all areas of life affected by addiction: emotional, behavioral, psychological, personal, interpersonal, vocational, academic, and others.

What works best for you depends on you, your individual needs, goals and circumstances, your personal medical history, and your addiction treatment history. However, whether you’ve tried to quit on your own, tried professional treatment before, or this is your first real step toward living a life without drugs, some, but not all, of the following treatments will be part of your long-term recovery plan at Honu House:

  • Medically monitored detox
  • Individual counseling:
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Group counseling/therapy/activities:
    • Group CBT
    • Animal-assisted therapy
    • Expressive therapies, i.e., writing, music, art
    • Fitness/exercise
    • Yoga
    • Water therapy, i.e. swimming, surfing, paddleboarding
    • Excursions, i.e. outdoor adventure, cultural events
  • Family counseling
    • Family systems therapy
  • 12-step peer support groups
    • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
    • Refuge Recovery
    • SMART Recovery
  • Medication, for cravings, if needed
  • Alternative therapies:
    • Acupuncture
    • Cold Plunge Therapy
    • Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
    • IV Therapy
    • Infrared Sauna
    • Meditation

It’s important to remember that recovery is a journey, and finding the right treatment and support system is key to success

Benefits of Choosing Honu House for Drug Addiction Treatment

While other treatment centers offer a wide range of components in their treatment plans and call the approach holistic, at Honu House, we do more than talk about holistic, alternative approaches to treatment: we live them.

We start every day with breath work and create a daily schedule that balances the best of standard treatment – counseling, therapy, medication if needed – with the best of holistic approaches. Our core commitment to breathing, mindfulness, meditation, experiential connection to nature, peer support within the 12-step paradigm, and a focus on compassion, empathy and understanding set us apart, and make us one of the only truly holistic rehab centers anywhere.

We get to know who you are, learn about your goals for treatment, and pay close attention to what resonates with you. Then we work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your immediate needs and gives you the tools you need to begin your recovery journey with the best chance of sustainable, lifelong success. From individual counseling to group therapy sessions, our programs are designed to provide you with the tools and support necessary to achieve and maintain sobriety.

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DRUG ADDICTIONS WE TREAT

 At Honu House, we offer the best possible holistic treatment for the following:

Benzodiazepine Addiction
Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription medication often used to treat anxiety or insomnia but carry a high risk of misuse leading to addiction.  More About Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment >>

Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is an extremely addictive central nervous system stimulant. Cocaine addiction causes severe emotional, physical, behavioral, and financial hardship. More About Treatment for Cocaine Addiction >>

Heroin Addiction
Heroin is an opioid drug with a high risk of addiction and accidental overdose. Heroin addiction impacts all areas of life and practical function, and successful recovery requires a specialized treatment program that addresses.More About Heroin Addiction Treatment >>

Marijuana Addiction
The legalization of recreational marijuana in most states doesn’t change the fact that it’s addictive and can cause serious harm to individuals and families: see alcohol, for instance. At Honu House, we understand how to address excess, harmful marijuana use. More About Marijuana Addiction Treatment >>

Methamphetamine Addiction

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that’s commonly used with other drugs, causes significant damage to the body, mind, and emotions, and is associated with paranoia, unpredictable behavior, and greater frequency of co-occurring mental health disorders. More About Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment >>

Opioid Addiction
Since 1999, the opioid overdose crisis has claimed over one million lives. Effective treatment for opioid addiction – including medication to manage withdrawal and a focus on relapse prevention – is available at Honu House. More About Opioid Addiction Treatment >>

Prescription Drug Addiction
Commonly misused prescription drugs include opioids prescribed for pain, stimulants such as Adderall prescribed for ADHD, and benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, or panic attacks. Although the prescription to addiction pathway starts with patients following doctor’s orders, it can lead to severe harm for the individual and family. More About Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment >>

What We Treat

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Drug Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, Substance Abuse

Our holistic approach to drug addiction treatment includes the same evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans as those we use for alcohol addiction, customized to address the nuances of your specific addiction diagnosis. The goal is the same: identify, address, and resolve the root causes of drug addiction so you can move past the cycles of addiction, implement effective strategies to maintain sobriety, and live the life you want to live, free from drug use and addiction.

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Mental Health Treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders

People with mental health disorders may use alcohol or drugs to manage their symptoms. This can lead to escalating mental health symptoms and alcohol or drug addiction. Evidence shows that when a person has co-occurring disorders, treating one disorder without treating the other can impede treatment progress, and in some cases, can exacerbate the symptoms of both disorders. By addressing both addiction and mental health disorders, we give our patients with co-occurring disorders a real opportunity to move forward on their healing journey.

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Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism

Our holistic approach to alcohol addiction treatment includes evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans designed to identify, address, and resolve the root causes of alcohol addiction. Daily 12-step meetings and a robust menu of alternative modalities allow for truly a self-directed treatment experience, supervised and facilitated by our expert team of clinicians. We prioritize patient well-being and create a supportive interpersonal environment in one-of-kind location – it’s literally an island paradise – where you can grow and thrive in recovery.

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