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Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina

Drug Rehab Center in Kamuela, Hawaii

  • Substance Abuse
  • Drug Addiction

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina (BISAC) is a non-profit rehabilitation center in Hawaii that offers counseling, detoxification, aftercare programs, and various therapies to individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

About This Kamuela, HI Facility

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina (BISAC) is a private, non-profit counseling and rehabilitation center located in Kamuela, Hawaii. BISAC offers a wide range of services to people suffering from addiction and substance abuse. These services include individual and group counseling, education, case management, detoxification, and aftercare programs. BISAC also provides spiritual healing and wellness services to those in need.

BISAC offers its clients a variety of treatments for their addiction and substance abuse issues. These treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy, art and music therapy, 12-Step facilitation and relapse prevention, and family therapy. In addition, individuals can also receive education and support in areas such as nutrition, anger management, and relapse prevention. BISAC also works with local hospitals, health departments, and community centers to provide additional support to its clients.

BISAC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Additionally, BISAC is the recipient of the 2020 National Council for Behavioral Health “Excellence in Quality in Behavioral Health Award” and is funded in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. BISAC also provides a Wellness Recovery Action Planning Program, which is designed to help individuals develop self-management skills and create short and long-term plans for rebuilding their lives.

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

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Fortunately facilities like Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina in Kamuela, HI are here to help.

    Levels of Care Offered

    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.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Hawaii with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week. Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina in Hawaii after they attain initial sobriety.

    Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.

    Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina‘s Therapies & Programs

    Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina in Hawaii.

    It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Kamuela, HI facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.

    CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Contingency Management is a type of behavioral therapy rooted and based on the concept of operant conditioning. This type of treatment offered by Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina in Kamuela, Hawaii intends to give positive compensations in response to a patient’s behavior. It can be inferred that this treatment has been effective in curing and lessening a scale of profound issues.

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Big Island Substance Abuse Council Kanua O Ka Aina Location and Directions
    Address Information64-1043 Hiiaka Street
    Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 Phone Number(808) 969-9994 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Kamuela, 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.

    Unfortunately, drug addiction in Kamuela, Hawaii, is a major concern. According to recent statistics, over 2,000 admissions to drug and alcohol rehab centers in Kamuela in 2014. This means that many people struggle with addiction in this community, which is likely only getting worse. There are also plenty of drug rehab centers in Kamuela, so you'll be able to find the right program for you.

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