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Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS

Drug Rehab Center in Hilo, Hawaii

  • Substance Abuse
  • Drug Addiction

The Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS in Hawaii offers comprehensive and individualized clinical services for adolescents and young adults affected by substance abuse, including assessment, prevention, intervention, education, counseling, workshops, case management, and family therapy, with a focus on reducing the risk of future substance abuse problems and helping people reach a healthier lifestyle.

About This Hawaii Facility

The Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS in Hilo, Hawaii provides comprehensive and individualized clinical services for adolescents and young adults who are affected by substance abuse. Their services include assessment, prevention, intervention, and education, as well as individual and group counseling. They also offer psycho-educational workshops, case management services, and family therapy. The Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS also provides a substance use testing and monitoring program to help prevent negative behaviors associated with substance abuse.

At the Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS, their services aim to reduce the risk of future substance abuse problems and help people reach a healthier lifestyle. They use evidence-based practices to create individualized treatment plans and they offer medication management services to better support their clients. They also help their clients to increase their self-efficacy and gain more knowledge about addiction and related issues. Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse, not only in the lives of those affected, but also in their families and communities around them.

The Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS is accredited by the Behavioral Health Licensing Commission, is a certified provider for the Hawaii State Department of Education, and is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Centers. They have also been recognized as an institutional partner of the Hawaii Department of Health, are a participant in the Hawaii Youth Services Network, and are part of the Hawaii Training and Technical Assistance Network.

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

    Rehab centers in Hawaii exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS are here to help.

    Levels of Care Offered at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS

    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 Hilo, HI 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.

    Aftercare Support at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.

    Therapies & Programs

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS in Hilo, HI is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS in Hilo, HI strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS in Hilo, HI deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.

    Additional Details

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    Big Island Substance Abuse Council School Based Program/Waiakea HS Location and Directions
    Address Information155 West Kawili Street
    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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