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Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School

Drug Rehab Center in Hilo, Hawaii

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School offers licensed and accredited addiction treatment services, providing evidence-based modalities, supportive care and additional activities designed to promote the well-being of their clients.

About This Hawaii Facility

The Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School is a licensed and accredited addiction treatment center located in Hilo, Hawaii. They provide a comprehensive range of treatment options for people struggling with addictions to drugs and alcohol, as well as mental health. They offer a range of inpatient, outpatient and aftercare services tailored to each individual's needs. Their facility is situated in a healing, supportive and therapeutic environment that has been designed to promote recovery.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School offers evidence-based addiction treatment modalities such as individual and family therapy, group counseling, and relapse prevention planning. They also offer support services such as peer recovery coaching, trauma-informed care, medication management and vocational support for individuals to stay engaged in the recovery process. Furthermore, they provide additional activities that promote the well-being of their clients such as music, art and exercise therapy, as well as community involvement.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School is proud to have achieved accreditation from The Joint Commission, one of the most reputable organizations in the healthcare industry. The facility provides 24-hour/7-day-a week nursing care and utilizes evidence-based therapies and innovative programming in order to deliver comprehensive recovery services. Additionally, it is the only addiction treatment center in the state of Hawaii that is dual-licensed to treat both adults and adolescents.

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

    The inappropriate use of any drug in Hilo, HI is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.

    Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School in Hilo, HI offers treatment for opioids.

    Alcohol Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School

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

    In outpatient programs at Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School, the Hilo resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Hilo, HI, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.

    Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. Accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. With Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School in Hilo, Hawaii, there’s no reason to go through recovery alone.

    Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between how someone feels, acts, and thinks. It shows someone how to accept responsibility for their behaviors and actions, while also strengthening a person’s awareness of the circumstances they put themselves into. It can give people attending Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School in Hilo, Hawaii the strength to realize they were self-destructing, allowing them to finally reach out and get the help they need.

    Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intervention, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Recreational Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hilo Intermediate School Location and Directions
    Address Information587 Waianuenue Ave
    Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone Number(808) 969-9994 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Hilo, 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.

    Hawaii has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the nation. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 1.9% of people 12 or older in Hawaii used methamphetamine in the past year. There were also 681,000 active marijuana users during that same period time. Some centers specialize in a specific type of treatment, such as 12-step programs or faith-based programs.

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