Summary: Yes, breathing exercises can help addiction treatment in a variety of ways, including but not limited to their positive impact on stress, mental health symptoms, impulse control, attention, and emotion regulation. Key Points: Controlled breathing exercises in addiction treatment are most often derived from/adapted from mindfulness, yoga, and other traditional health and healing practices. […]
Category Archives: Addiction Treatment
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab in Hawaii
Meet Our New Medical Director: Dr. Reza Danesh
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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 […]
Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Overdose
Do You Know the Signs of Drug or Alcohol Overdose?
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Apr
Apr
Summary: If you have a friend or loved one with a drug or alcohol problem, it’s important to know the signs of drug or alcohol overdose. Key Points: Drug and alcohol overdose can be fatal. Signs of drug and alcohol overdose are similar, but there are important differences. Signs of drug overdose vary by the […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, research shows that experiencing chronic pain can increase risk of opioid addiction. Key Points: Chronic pain is associated with a phenomenon called central sensitization, which increases the reactivity of the nervous system to pain and other external stimuli Previous research establishes a connection between chronic pain, central sensitization, and increased risk of relapse […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, mindfulness can help addiction recovery in a variety of ways. Mindfulness skills derived from mindful meditation, mindful breathing, mindful relaxation, and mindful activities help people in addiction recovery identify and manage patterns of emotion, thought and behavior associated with addiction. Key Points: The core concepts of mindfulness have been around for thousands of […]
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Rehab, Water Therapy
Why Should I Go All the Way to Hawaii for Drug Rehab?
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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 […]
Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction
Why is Early Treatment and Support for Alcohol Addiction Important?
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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 […]
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Oct
Oct
At Honu House Hawaii, we understand that healing from addiction is not just about overcoming substance dependency—it’s about restoring harmony to every aspect of your being. Our comprehensive Addiction Treatment in Hawaii program is designed to address the complex nature of addiction by nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through evidence-based therapies, innovative treatments, and […]
Addiction Treatment, Rehab in Hawaii
Exploring Different Types of Therapy Offered During Addiction Treatments in Hawaii
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May
May
Addiction Treatments in Hawaii Addiction takes an immense toll—not just on the individual suffering, but also on their family, friends, and community. Recovery is often an uphill battle, but it is also a transformative process that leads to profound growth and healing. Seeking professional treatment is essential, providing individuals with the tools and support they […]
