Summary: You can tell if someone is an alcoholic who needs treatment or just a heavy drinker by determining whether their drinking has a direct and negative impact on their ability to engage in typical daily activities in a healthy and productive manner. Key Points: Words matter when talking about alcohol addiction, but behavior matters […]
Category Archives: Alcohol Addiction
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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Apr
Apr
Summary: National Alcohol Awareness Month is a month dedicated to increasing knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use, alcohol addiction, and the facts about how alcohol affects your body, mind, and overall health and wellness. Key Points: The National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsored the first National Alcohol Awareness Month (NAAM) in 1987. In […]
18
Mar
Mar
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 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 […]
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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 […]
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Jun
Jun
When you’re at a crossroads in life, searching for the best alcohol rehab center near me isn’t just a Google query—it’s a sign of courage. It means you or someone you love is ready to seek change, healing, and a path forward. That moment deserves thoughtful guidance, and at Honu House Hawaii, we want to […]
18
Jun
Jun
At Honu House Hawaii, we believe that healing from alcohol addiction requires more than just abstinence—it requires reconnection. Reconnection with your body, your mind, your spirit, and the world around you. That’s why alcohol rehab in Oahu is so much more than a treatment program. It’s a journey guided by the island’s natural beauty, the […]
04
Jun
Jun
Alcohol addiction is a pervasive and challenging condition that affects individuals and families across the world, including here in Hawaii. At Honu House Hawaii, we understand the deep physical, emotional, and psychological toll that alcohol use disorder (AUD) can take on people’s lives. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, seeking help […]
