YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School
Drug Rehab Center in Honolulu, Hawaii
YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School in Honolulu, Hawaii offers comprehensive clinical and therapeutic services to treat individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, including intensive outpatient programs, supportive housing, and evidence-based treatments such as motivational enhancement therapy, mindfulness, and relapse prevention services.
About YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School in Hawaii
YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a leading facility offering treatment services for those dealing with addiction and substance abuse. Being a leader in giving support to those struggling with addiction and substance abuse, YMCA McKinley High School has support services for outreach and counseling. YMCA offers comprehensive clinical and therapeutic services to treat individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Professional caregivers are here to help patients learn more about their recovery options, through individual and group counseling, educational and social activities, and support from their peers.
YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School offers intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and families. The programs provide a structured environment to help patients learn about the importance of sobriety, as well as how to cope with the daily stress and triggers of substance abuse and addiction. The program also offers medical and psychiatric care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and individual, family, and group counseling. YMCA McKinley is also dedicated to providing supportive housing and long-term residential care for those in need.
YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS). Additionally, YMCA McKinley High School has earned a reputation as a leader in providing evidence-based treatments such as motivational enhancement therapy, mindfulness, and relapse prevention services to those struggling with addiction. YMCA is also a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP).
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This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
“Outpatient treatment is ideal for those who have a lower intensity addiction. It’s also suitable for those with a supportive environment and those on a tight budget.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may involve weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be used and anti-addiction medication.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare support is vital to those who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program. This support comes in individual and family counseling, treatment of psychiatric and other medical conditions, and medications to reduce cravings. It helps recovering addicts adjust to normal day-to-day activities and can last for a year or longer.
The majority of drug and alcohol addicts who receive aftercare treatment do not relapse. It is estimated that without aftercare, the relapse rate will be between 70 to 90 percent for most people. Aftercare is the final stage in addiction recovery, but it will also help maintain sobriety if relapse does occur.
Therapies & Programs
No single treatment works for all addicts; therefore, the goal of treatment and therapy should be to find what works best for each individual. Some people requiring addiction treatment may only need a few weeks of inpatient care. Others will require long-term residential care. Tolerance and withdrawal levels vary from person to person and thus affect the intensity of the treatment needed.
If an individualized approach to treatment and therapy is not offered, addicts may fail to reap benefits from their efforts. Professionals must customize plans according to their patient’s needs, limitations, and strengths. The goal of all forms of addiction treatment should be for addicts to find healthy ways to cope with their addiction and its underlying causes.
The therapies usually include siblings, children, and parents who are involved in their daily lives. These sessions are vital because they address past issues that may have hampered an addict’s or alcoholic’s recovery and provide support at a crucial time!
One of the most critical aspects of family therapy is helping addicts’ loved ones see their situation in a new light. It’s also one of the most challenging things a family can do when a loved one struggles with addiction or alcoholism.
Group therapy is held in a safe, controlled setting where patients can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and gaining perspective through shared conversations. It takes place in a group rather than one on one to prevent feelings of isolation or being unique in their situation while creating an environment for addicts at YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School to develop fellowship, accountability, and support. Group therapy is an important tool in recovery that prevents cravings that prompt a return to active addiction.
This type of therapy involves the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques to help addicts recover from past traumas that might have triggered their substance abuse. During these sessions, therapists will work with the addict to address painful memories and learn how to cope effectively with stressors as they arise.
During these types of sessions, therapists will typically focus on three main goals:
- Identifying and expressing painful emotions associated with past traumas.
- Reducing the effects of stress on an addict’s life by developing more effective coping mechanisms.
- Developing healthy ways of thinking about stressful situations that can help addicts avoid substance abuse issues in the future.
This type of therapy is typically used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying and dealing with the root cause of addiction, most addicts can overcome their cravings and prevent relapse once they leave rehab.
Many different types of addiction treatment services exist to help addicts safely get sober, but it’s important for recovering individuals to find a therapist or support group that will help them address the root cause of their addiction.
Life skills training is beneficial for addicts in recovery because it helps them learn how to take care of themselves and improve their quality of life, which can promote feelings of purpose and motivation.
This type of treatment works by teaching individuals life-enhancing skills that support positive living, including:
- Healthy lifestyle habits
- Skills to effectively manage stress
- Effective communication skills to help them get their needs met without turning to drugs or alcohol
- Money management and budgeting skills so they can continue to take care of themselves after treatment ends.
When you leave a healthy lifestyle behind to live as an addict, your body becomes unbalanced. Nutritional deficiencies gradually creep in, and before you know it, you’re facing severe health problems. For people who are trying to kick their drug addiction, nutrition therapy at YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School is a great tool. It helps restore balance to the body, and for many addicts, it represents the first step on the road to recovery.
Nicotine replacement therapy is a way for people to get the nicotine they are addicted to without having to smoke cigarettes. There are several different types of devices that have been approved for NRT. Studies have shown that all NRTs work better than placebo (fake treatment). NRT helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking and experiencing aggressive withdrawal symptoms. Coupling NRT with counseling and other means of support gives long-term smokers a better chance of removing their unhealthy habit.
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Creative Arts
Creative arts therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses painting, music, poetry, and other creative means to help those battling addiction. It is beneficial for patients to release negative feelings and emotions and explore how their thoughts and emotions play out through the creative process. YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School in Honolulu, HI, offers creative art therapy to help patients cope with addiction and its after-effects.
Experiential Therapy at YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School
Experiential Therapy is used by drug treatment facilities to treat substance abuse. This treatment is clinically proven to help addicts in detoxification by allowing them to release emotions in a safe environment. The treatment process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas.
One of the most popular forms of experiential therapy is known as LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium. Amy Gumowitz developed this treatment in 1992. By implementing her philosophy of “reality therapy” into the treatment, Gumowitz’s results were outstanding. Once her success was validated by those she had been helping, she decided to open her treatment center. Although Gumowitz passed away in 2007, her contribution to the addiction recovery remains effective, and better yet, it is 100% self-sufficient.
Fitness Therapy
Addicts are encouraged to engage in Fitness Therapy provided by YMCA of Honolulu - McKinley High School that will help their body recover from the harms of addiction. Exercise involves movement that promotes fitness for both mind and body. It also helps stimulate brain functions, regulate moods, increase self-worth, and reduce stress.
Fitness Therapy complements the various other therapies and is part of holistic and comprehensive care provided in treatment.
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1039 South King Street
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Honolulu, 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.
In 2016, there were 809 drug-related deaths in Honolulu. Heroin was involved in more than half of all overdose deaths in 2016. 6.1 percent of people in Honolulu abused drugs in the past month. In 2015, there were 2,538 admissions to treatment centers for drug abuse in Honolulu. There are many drug treatment facilities in Honolulu, HI that can help you or your loved one get sober.
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