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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Serving the Volcano, Hawaii Area:

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Volcano School of Arts and Science

99-128 Old Volcano Road
Volcano, HI. 96785
808-969-9994

BISAC envisions a community where everyone can be free to live an enriched life of health, happiness and overall wellbeing. Treatment is geared towards treating the individual who abuses alcohol and other drugs, with the goal of reducing the destructive effects of substance abuse on individuals and the devastating consequences on the community. With BISAC's encouragement and support, clients can feel long-term positive effects from participating in the program. They learn the skills to help prevent incidents of relapse, which can affect school, work, or family life. They can learn to stay free from new arrests or other criminal involvement. They gain the skills to reduce visits to the emergency room for any drug or alcohol related medical condition, benefitting themselves as well as the healthcare system. And for those clients who are parents, they learn parenting skills that help build a stable environment for their children. By providing clients with the necessary tools, exposing them to healthier living skills, and giving them purpose in life, BISAC is able to help improve overall quality of life

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Waiakea Intermediate School

200 West Puainako Street
Hilo, HI. 96720
808-969-9994

Big Island Substance Abuse Council is 14.1 miles from Volcano, Hawaii

BISAC envisions a community where everyone can be free to live an enriched life of health, happiness and overall wellbeing. Treatment is geared towards treating the individual who abuses alcohol and other drugs, with the goal of reducing the destructive effects of substance abuse on individuals and the devastating consequences on the community. With BISAC's encouragement and support, clients can feel long-term positive effects from participating in the program. They learn the skills to help prevent incidents of relapse, which can affect school, work, or family life. They can learn to stay free from new arrests or other criminal involvement. They gain the skills to reduce visits to the emergency room for any drug or alcohol related medical condition, benefitting themselves as well as the healthcare system. And for those clients who are parents, they learn parenting skills that help build a stable environment for their children. By providing clients with the necessary tools, exposing them to healthier living skills, and giving them purpose in life, BISAC is able to help improve overall quality of life

HOPE Treatment Services

50 Ululani Street
Hilo, HI. 96720
808-339-3009

HOPE Treatment Services is 14.7 miles from Volcano, Hawaii

HOPE Treatment Services has been dedicating its treatment services and programs to helping people who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in Volcano and its surrounding area.

HOPE Treatment Services facilitates a wide collection of treatment and rehabilitation methods, including detox facilities, short term drug and alcohol rehab programs, inpatient drug rehab programs, intensive outpatient treatment, long term treatment centers and more. HOPE Treatment Services also believes that it is vital that it offers tailored services to ensure that individuals get the results that they want. This is why HOPE Treatment Services is specialized in vocational rehabilitation services, rational emotive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, motivational interviewing, cognitive/behavior therapy, relapse prevention, among other programs.

HOPE Treatment Services also provides suicide prevention services, transgender or (LGBT) clients, persons with serious mental illness, substance abuse education, domestic violence, programs for the hearing impaired, and provides some of the best aftercare programs - all of which have been proven to further the results its clients expect. This substance abuse treatment facility also uses treatment methods that can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

HOPE Treatment Services also accepts the following forms of payment - private insurance, cash or self-payment, military insurance, sliding fee scale, other state funds, state corrections or juvenile justice funds and more.

Lokahi Treatment Centers Waiakea Villas

400 Hualani Street
Hilo, HI. 96720
808-969-9292

Lokahi Treatment Centers is 15.1 miles from Volcano, HI

Lokahi Treatment Centers | Big Island of Hawai'i

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

What medications are used for the treatment of addiction?

Several medications have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of addiction to alcohol and certain types of drugs. The specific medication used can depend on the substance the person is addicted to, their overall health, and other individual factors. Here are a few examples:

For Alcohol Addiction:

• Disulfiram (Antabuse): This medication causes unpleasant effects such as nausea and flushing of the skin if a person drinks alcohol. The aim is to discourage them from drinking.
• Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol): Naltrexone blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of alcohol, helping to reduce cravings.
• Acamprosate (Campral): Acamprosate works by restoring the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that may become disrupted due to alcohol addiction. It can help people maintain abstinence from alcohol after they quit drinking.

For Opioid Addiction:

• Methadone: This is a long-acting opioid agonist that can prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings for opioids. It is dispensed through specialized opioid treatment programs.
• Buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone): Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that can help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone also contains naloxone to prevent misuse.
• Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol): Like its use in alcohol addiction treatment, naltrexone can block the euphoric effects of opioids.

For Nicotine Addiction:

• Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs): These come in various forms like gums, patches, lozenges, nasal sprays, and inhalers, and can help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings when quitting smoking.
• Bupropion (Zyban): Initially developed as an antidepressant, bupropion can also help reduce cravings and the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
• Varenicline (Chantix): Varenicline helps reduce cravings for nicotine and decrease the pleasurable effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products.

How do addictive drugs influence behavior?

Addictive drugs influence behavior by interacting with the brain's reward system. This system is responsible for driving pleasurable feelings and motivating behaviors essential to human survival, such as eating and socializing. Addictive substances can hijack this system, leading to changes in behavior and brain function.

Here's a simplified explanation of how this works:

Alteration of Neurotransmitter Activity: Addictive substances often increase the levels of certain neurotransmitters, chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells in the brain. One key neurotransmitter affected by many drugs is dopamine, which is closely associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.

Overstimulation of the Reward System: By increasing dopamine levels, addictive drugs overstimulate the reward system, often creating a sense of euphoria. This intense pleasure can lead individuals to repeat the drug use to recapture this feeling.

Development of Tolerance and Dependence: Over time, the brain adapts to the increased dopamine levels by producing less dopamine or reducing the number of receptors that can receive signals. As a result, the drug's effects are lessened, a phenomenon known as tolerance. This can lead users to take increasingly larger doses of the drug to achieve the same dopamine high. This cycle can lead to dependence, where the brain relies on the drug to function normally.

Withdrawal and Cravings: When the drug is not taken, withdrawal symptoms can occur as the brain attempts to rebalance itself. These can include negative emotions like anxiety and depression, physical symptoms like nausea or restlessness, and intense cravings for the drug.

Compulsive Drug-seeking Behavior: As the cycle of tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and cravings continues, individuals may engage in compulsive drug-seeking behavior, even when faced with negative health, social, or legal consequences. This is a key characteristic of addiction.

Impairment in Decision-making and Self-control: Long-term drug use can also cause changes to other areas of the brain that impair decision-making, self-control, judgment, learning, and memory, further fueling the cycle of addiction.

How do I stop enabling an addict?

"Helping someone stop enabling an addict can be a challenging process, as the enabler often has deeply ingrained habits and patterns that need to be addressed. Here are some steps to consider:

Recognize Enabling Behavior: First, you need to identify the behaviors that are enabling the addiction. Enabling behaviors can include things like providing money that funds the addiction, covering for the addict's mistakes or responsibilities, or continually forgiving harmful behavior without setting boundaries.

Educate Yourself: Learn about addiction and its dynamics. Understanding that addiction is a disease and not merely a matter of willpower can help change your perspective and reactions.

Set Boundaries: Establish and communicate clear, firm boundaries regarding what you will and won't accept. Stick to these boundaries even if it's difficult.

Stop Rescuing: Refrain from protecting the person from the consequences of their addictive behavior. It is important for them to experience the full impact of their actions.

Encourage Treatment: Instead of protecting the person from their addiction, encourage them to seek professional help. Offer to assist in finding treatment options or attending support groups.

Seek Support: Enabling patterns can be tough to break. Seek help from therapy, counseling, or support groups like Al-Anon. These resources can provide you with tools and strategies to stop enabling.

Practice Self-Care: Ensure you're taking care of your own physical and emotional health. It's easy to get so wrapped up in the addicted person's problems that you neglect your own needs.

Maintain Consistency: It's essential to be consistent with your new approach. If you occasionally slip back into enabling behaviors, the person with the addiction may continue to expect it.

Be Patient: Changing long-standing patterns of behavior takes time, both for you and the person with the addiction. Remember to be patient with yourself and with them.

Remember, You're Not to Blame: Addiction is a complex disease influenced by many factors. It's important to remember that you're not responsible for the other person's addiction or recovery. Your role is to support in healthy ways, not to cure the addiction.