Summary: Yes, social media can increase your desire to drink alcohol. Specifically, when social media influencers promote alcohol in their content, desire to drink alcohol can increase among young adults between ages 19 and 24. Key Points: In a nationwide survey on social media use, 85% of adults 18 + in the U.S. report using […]
Addiction Recovery, Blog, Breath Work, Mental Health, Mindfulness
How Do Breathing Exercises Reduce Stress?
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Breathing exercises reduce stress by influencing physiological systems and functions associated with the natural human stress response. Key Points: Stress triggers a wide variety of responses in the human body, including changes in hormone activity, breathing rate, heart rate, and the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Some facets of the stress […]
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Rehab, Water Therapy
Why Should I Go All the Way to Hawaii for Drug Rehab?
11
Mar
Mar
Summary: If your family wonders why you think you should go all the way to Hawaii for drug rehab, you can tell them that you need the time, space, and professional support to learn practical skills and techniques that form the foundation of lifelong, sustainable recovery in a location that seems purpose-built for healing and […]
26
Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, open water swimming can benefit mental health. Open water swimming (OWS) means swimming in any natural body of water, including the ocean, rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to swimming in a human-made swimming pool. Key Points: Decades of research document the positive impact of nature – most often referred to as greenspace […]
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Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, open water swimming can benefit mental health. Open water swimming (OWS) means swimming in any natural body of water, including the ocean, rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to swimming in a human-made swimming pool. Key Points: Decades of research document the positive impact of nature – most often referred to as greenspace […]
Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction
Why is Early Treatment and Support for Alcohol Addiction Important?
04
Feb
Feb
Summary: Early treatment and support for alcohol addiction is important because changes caused by alcohol addiction in key brain areas are most pronounced in the first days of abstinence/discontinuation of alcohol use. Key Points: Anyone with alcohol addiction/severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) knows that the early stages of recovery can be extremely challenging. Research shows […]
04
Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, if you want to quit drinking, AA does really work, and the way AA works best is in combination with evidence-based professional support for alcohol addiction. Key Points: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the first peer support group dedicated to helping people achieve abstinence and sobriety from alcohol. AA meetings leverage the power of […]
24
Dec
Dec
Summary: You can stay sober over the holidays by learning what your triggers are and coming up with a plan to manage them. Key Points: Triggers are people, places, or things that may start a pattern of thought, emotion or behavior that can lead to relapse to alcohol or drug use. Family and holiday events […]
Honu House Hawaii, Luxury Rehab, Rehab in Hawaii
Why a Hawaii Rehab Facility Might Be the Right Choice for You
26
Nov
Nov
The decision to seek addiction treatment represents one of the most important choices an individual can make in their lifetime. This pivotal moment requires careful consideration of numerous factors, including treatment approach, facility quality, location, and environment. While many people automatically consider local treatment options, choosing a hawaii rehab facility can provide unique advantages that […]
Drug Addiction Rehab, Drug Rehab in Hawaii
Choosing the Right Hawaii Drug Rehab Facility for Long-Term Recovery
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Nov
Nov
Recovery from addiction is one of the most courageous journeys you’ll ever embark on. It’s not just about stopping substance use—it’s about rebuilding your life, rediscovering who you are, and creating a future filled with purpose and meaning. When you’re ready to take that first step, choosing the right Hawaii drug rehab facility can make […]
