We’re thrilled to welcome a new member to our stellar medical staff at Honu House: Dr. Reza Danesh, MD He’s not only a new member of our staff, but he’s also assumed the critical role of Medical Director. A physician with decades of experience in a wide range of practice, Dr. Danesh will provide oversight […]
Author Archives: Angus Whyte
Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness, Opioid Addiction
Can Mindfulness Help Decrease Loneliness During Treatment for Opioid Addiction?
05
Aug
Aug
Summary: Yes, mindfulness can help decrease loneliness during treatment for opioid addiction. However, the way it works may not be the way most people might guess. Key Points: Mindfulness and related techniques are common in opioid addiction treatment. Mindfulness helps people in treatment develop stress management skills and emotion regulation skills that help reduce risk […]
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Jul
Jul
Summary: Yes, chasing likes on social media can be bad for your mental health. New research shows a significant relationship between presence of depression, receiving likes on social media, and increased posting on social media the following day. Key Points: Seeking personal and social validation from likes on social media is associated with presence of […]
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Jul
Jul
Summary: Yes, a technique called a cold water plunge can help mental health. In modern sports medicine, cold water therapy was designed to speed recovery after exercise and has a positive impact on a variety of physiological systems related to mental health and wellbeing. Key Points: The practice of cold water immersion to improve health […]
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Jul
Jul
Summary: Yes, when viewed through the lens of family systems theory, addiction is a family disease. When one family member has an addiction disorder, it can create a dysfunctional family system wherein each family member plays a role that contributes to the ongoing disease of addiction in that individual. Key Points: Family systems theory developed […]
Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Rehab in Hawaii
Why Do I Keep Relapsing With Drinking Alcohol?
09
Jul
Jul
Summary: Two reasons you keep relapsing with drinking alcohol are likely (1) because quitting drinking is hard and (2) if you don’t have a good relapse prevention plan, your risk of relapse is high. Key Points: Among people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), a.k.a. alcohol addiction, rates of relapse are high. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) […]
Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Is Drinking Alcohol As Bad For Your Health As They Say It Is Now?
01
Jul
Jul
Summary: Yes, drinking alcohol is as bad for your health as they say it is now. New evidence shows increased risk of alcohol related death even at levels formerly considered moderate and safe. Key Points: Data published in recent years is causing people in the U.S. to reassess the safety of regular alcohol use. In […]
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Jun
Jun
Summary: To know if you’re enabling addiction, you can assess your relationship with the person with the addiction problem, analyze your behavior in the relationship, and decide if your behavior allows them to continue their behavior without addressing the addiction problem. Key Points: Enabling is a natural reaction when you’re in a relationship with a […]
AA Meetings, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Can AA Work for Me Even if I Don’t Believe in God?
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Jun
Jun
Summary: Yes, AA can work for you even if you don’t believe in God. Although AA was founded and developed with a Judeo-Christian ethos and spiritual foundation, AA welcomes and supports anyone who wants to quit drinking, regardless of their background or spiritual/religious beliefs. Key Points: People in AA seek sobriety by following the 12 […]
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Jun
Jun
Summary: Yes, in most cases, you should support your adult child after rehab in one important way: emotionally. Whether you offer other types of support – financial, for instance – depends on factors unique to your family situation. Key Points: With very few exceptions, like irrevocably burned bridges, it’s essential to offer your adult child […]
