Summary: National Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month, supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) occurs every year during the month of October to increase public knowledge about addiction prevention. Key Points: The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the proactive prevention of substance use and misuse among young adults and adults […]
Category Archives: Addiction Treatment
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment
How Can Anxiety Lead to Addiction?
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Sep
Sep
Summary: Anxiety can lead to addiction through a behavior called self-medication, which is when a person uses alcohol or drugs to relieve the painful, unwanted emotions and patterns of thought associated with anxiety disorders. Key Points: 40 million + adults in the U.S. have anxiety. 25 million + adults in the U.S. have an alcohol […]
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Why Stay in Addiction Treatment After I Start Feeling Great?
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Sep
Sep
Summary: In the early stages of recovery – about a month in, give or take – your mood and outlook may improve dramatically, but there’s a good reason to stay in addiction treatment after you start feeling great: this phase typically doesn’t last long, and leaving treatment may have negative long-term consequences. Key Points: There’s […]
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Aug
Aug
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. […]
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab in Hawaii
Meet Our New Medical Director: Dr. Reza Danesh
05
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 […]
