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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities Serving the Pahoa, Hawaii Area:

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kua O Ka La

14-5322 Kaimu/Kapoho Road
Pahoa, HI. 96778
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

Lokahi Treatment Centers Pahoa Village Center

15-2866 Village Road
Pahoa, HI. 96778
808-965-5535

Lokahi Treatment Centers has long been dedicated to helping individuals recovery after a period of abusing drugs and alcohol. It has been doing this within Pahoa, HI. and in the surrounding areas for quite some time. Lokahi Treatment Centers provides services like cognitive/behavior therapy, substance abuse counseling approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, couple/family therapy, individual psychotherapy, brief intervention approach - which are all in line with their philosophy of the treatments and rehabilitation programs that work. Lokahi Treatment Centers believes that clients need specially tailored treatment programs to achieve recovery. This is why it provides various programs, like legal advocacy, child care for clients children, self-help groups, domestic violence, treatment for spanish-speaking clients, persons who have experienced sexual abuse - among other services listed in the following sections.

Lokahi Treatment Centers offers short term addiction treatment centers, long term rehab programs, detox programs, outpatient day treatment, inpatient rehab centers and others. Further, Lokahi Treatment Centers has aftercare plans that are useful in helping clients after they complete treatment. This drug and alcohol treatment program also uses treatment types that can help you achieve and maintain a full recovery.

Finally, Lokahi Treatment Centers accepts private health insurance, private pay, medicaid, medicare, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, access to recovery (atr) voucher, as well as others.

Access Capabilities Inc

15-2874 Pahoa Road
Pahoa, HI. 96778
808-965-1198

Access Capabilities Inc has long been dedicated to assisting its clients recovery after a period of drug and alcohol addiction. It has been doing this within Pahoa and in the surrounding communities for many years now. Access Capabilities Inc offers services like cognitive/behavior therapy, substance abuse counseling approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, couple/family therapy, individual psychotherapy, brief intervention approach - which are all representative of their rehabilitation and treatment philosophies. Access Capabilities Inc believes that clients need specially tailored treatment programs to achieve recovery. This is why it provides several programs, like legal advocacy, child care for clients children, self-help groups, domestic violence, treatment for spanish-speaking clients, persons who have experienced sexual abuse - among other services listed in the following sections.

Access Capabilities Inc offers short term drug abuse treatment, long term drug and alcohol rehab programs, outpatient detoxification programs, outpatient individual counseling, inpatient treatment programs and others. Access Capabilities Inc has continued recovery programs that are useful in helping clients after they check out of rehab. This substance abuse treatment center also uses treatment types that can help you achieve lasting sobriety.

Finally, Access Capabilities Inc accepts private health insurance, cash or self-payment, medicare, medicaid, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, access to recovery (atr) voucher, as well as others.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Waiakea Intermediate School

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

Big Island Substance Abuse Council is 16.1 miles from Pahoa, 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

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

What is a typical day like in an inpatient drug rehab?

Inpatient drug rehab provides a structured environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The specific details of a typical day can vary between facilities, but most will follow a general schedule that includes therapeutic activities, meals, free time, and sleep. Here's a rough outline of what a day in an inpatient rehab might look like:

Morning:

• Wake Up: Residents typically wake up early to start their day. Some facilities may offer morning activities like yoga or meditation to help residents start their day in a calm and mindful way.
• Breakfast: A healthy meal is provided to start the day. This is also a time for social interaction with other residents.
• Group Therapy or Counseling: After breakfast, residents often participate in a group therapy session. This could be a general therapy session or a specific type of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Afternoon:

• Lunch: After morning therapy sessions, residents will have lunch, often followed by a short break.
• Therapies: The afternoon is typically filled with various therapeutic activities. These could include individual counseling, specialized therapies (like art or music therapy), or educational sessions about addiction and recovery.

Evening:

• Dinner: In the evening, residents will have dinner, which, like all meals in rehab, is typically designed to promote overall health and wellness.
• Evening Group Session: Many rehab centers host an evening group session, which might be a support group, a 12-step meeting, or another form of group therapy.
• Free Time: After the day's structured activities, residents usually have some free time. They might use this time to relax, read, journal, or socialize with other residents.
• Bedtime: To ensure adequate rest, lights-out times are typically enforced.

Throughout the day, residents may also have scheduled times for medication (if applicable), physical exercise, and meeting with their treatment team. The goal of this structured daily routine is to provide a stable, supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery.

It's important to note that the exact schedule and types of activities will vary between different rehab centers and individual treatment plans. When choosing a rehab center, it can be helpful to ask about the daily schedule and types of therapies offered to ensure it aligns with your needs and preferences.

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.

Why do drug addicts blame everyone but themselves?

Drug addiction can significantly distort a person's thinking patterns and perceptions, leading them to behave in ways that are often self-protective and defensive. One of these behaviors can be a tendency to shift blame onto others. This occurs for a few reasons:

• Denial: One of the key psychological symptoms of addiction is denial. This is a defense mechanism that allows individuals to avoid confronting the reality of their addiction and its negative consequences. By blaming others, they deflect responsibility and maintain their state of denial.
• Avoiding Shame and Guilt: Addiction often carries a heavy burden of guilt and shame. Blaming others can be a way for individuals struggling with addiction to avoid these painful feelings and protect their self-image.
• Rationalizing Behavior: Blaming others can serve as a way for individuals to justify their drug use and associated behaviors. If they can convince themselves that their actions are a response to the actions of others, they may feel more justified in continuing their substance use.
• Fear of Consequences: Acknowledging personal responsibility could mean having to face significant consequences, including damage to relationships, legal issues, or the need for treatment. Blaming others allows the person to avoid these potential repercussions.
• Altered Brain Function: Drug abuse can lead to changes in the brain that impact judgment, decision making, learning, and behavior control, which might lead to a tendency to shift blame onto others.