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Ahu Waiwai

Drug Rehab Center in Kalaheo, Hawaii

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Ahu Waiwai is a residential addiction and substance abuse treatment center in Kalaheo, Hawaii, which offers evidence-based and traditional Hawaiian healing practices tailored to meet the needs of individuals, couples, families and groups, with personalized treatment plans and follow-up services to ensure patients remain on the path to recovery.

About Ahu Waiwai in Hawaii

Ahu Waiwai is an addiction and substance abuse treatment center located in Kalaheo, Hawaii. It is a residential center that combines evidence-based practices and traditional Hawaiian healing practices. The mission of Ahu Waiwai is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to begin their recovery journey. Ahu Waiwai offers a variety of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, couples, families and groups.

At Ahu Waiwai, individuals receive comprehensive services focusing on healing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues related to substance abuse. Treatment includes individual and group therapy, family therapy, relapse prevention, and holistic practices such as yoga and outdoor activities. Each patient is given a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. In addition, Ahu Waiwai offers follow-up services to ensure patients remain on the path to recovery.

Ahu Waiwai is accredited by the Joint Commission, a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization. It is licensed by the Hawaii State Department of Health and holds a certificate of medical necessity from the State Department of Human Services. Ahu Waiwai also offers a 12-step program based on the work of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Additionally, Ahu Waiwai has received numerous awards and recognitions and accolades from the community for its commitment to helping those struggling with substance abuse to start down the road to recovery and wellness.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    It’s not easy getting sober on one’s own, or even going to rehab and escaping the grasp of addiction by oneself. Substance abuse treatment gives addicts a place to stay sober while learning what it takes to quit for good. They will learn from others about what works and what doesn’t work with remaining drug-free.

    Treatment centers such as Ahu Waiwai focus on the needs of individual addicts to heal them. There is a combination of physical and mental therapies that treat the root cause of the addiction, whether it be family problems, stress, or past traumatic events.

    The final benefit of substance abuse treatment is introducing new people who can help in your recovery after you leave Ahu Waiwai. Through group therapy sessions with other addicts and attending support meetings once a day, a person will learn how to interact with others and cope with cravings. This is a chance for you to rebuild your social circle healthily after you leave treatment.

    Opioid addiction starts when a person becomes addicted to legal or illegal opioids. The addiction can happen quickly, in just a matter of days. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires medical observation. Sometimes inpatient treatment with a medically supervised detox is necessary for managing the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools for maintaining recovery. Medications may be used in some cases of opioid addiction.

    Opioid addiction is one of Hawaii‘s most prominent forms of addiction. It’s treated by detoxifying the body so that the chemicals from the medications no longer impact them and by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Alcohol Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Addicts who need help with their addiction can enroll in an intensive outpatient program (IOP). But the patient won’t live there during treatment.

    IOP involves patients visiting a medical office building regularly for therapy and other services while continuing to live their lives.

    IOP is a step up from drug or alcohol detox, but it’s still a phase of recovery, not the end goal. Patients in need of IOP have many options for rehab and treatment.

    Outpatient treatment is considered the lower intensity level of addiction treatment. It’s ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may include weekly sessions instead of daily. It may include weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved but at a lesser frequency than an intensive outpatient program. It is a good choice for someone who doesn’t need to go through a medically supervised detox and who has a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions between the patient and therapist. It provides patients with a safe environment to openly discuss personal and sensitive issues with the therapist. They find the therapist as someone they can trust. Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address them effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.

    Groups typically involve meetings with other recovering addicts who can relate to one another’s experiences. They might meet in person or online and typically focus on the process of staying sober rather than overcoming a specific addiction.

    In these groups managed by Ahu Waiwai, addicts can build a sense of community and develop strong emotional connections with others who understand what they are going through. These beneficial relationships can help addicts overcome their cravings and prevent relapse at any point during the recovery process.

    Drug Rehab, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days)

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Ahu Waiwai Location and Directions
    Address Information4432 Papalina Rd.
    Kalaheo, Hawaii 96741 Phone Number(808) 651-2247 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Kalaheo, Hawaii Addiction Information

    Hawaii has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the nation. Methamphetamines and marijuana are the most common drugs involved in drug-related crimes in Hawaii. The state loses $500 million every year due to methamphetamine abuse, according to the Hawaii Meth Project. More than 1 million prescriptions for prescription drugs are given out every year.

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