Hawaii Drug Rehab and Inpatient Alcohol Rehabs
Since 2014, the rates of drug and alcohol abuse in Hawaii have been increasing faster than ever before. Over 100,000 Hawaiian residents over the age of 12 are dependent on alcohol. More than 30% of all high schoolers admit to having used marijuana more than once. The state ranks 12th lowest in the nation for teenage drug use.
Hawaii has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the nation. More than 1 million prescriptions for prescription drugs are given out every year. Methamphetamines and marijuana are the most abused drugs in the state, followed by alcohol and heroin. Hawaii ranks 12th lowest in the for drug-related overdoses. Methamphetamines and marijuana are the most common drugs involved in drug-related crimes in Hawaii. The state of Hawaii loses $500 million every year due to methamphetamine abuse, according to the Hawaii Meth Project. Both drugs are illegal in the under federal law.
Drug Treatment Facilities in Hawaii
The right rehab will make it more likely to return to life, you will complete the program successfully. The sheer number of options available in Hawaii means it can be hard to make your decision. We’re here to help. Here we list all of the best Hawaii addiction rehab facilities and centers, many with exclusive programs of their own.
Hawaii‘s Need To Know
Check out some of the specific Hawaii drug use and abuse statistics below.
- The number of people dying from drug abuse in Hawaii is higher than the number of people dying from firearms and accidents.
- Prescription opioid overdoses are the leading cause of death in Hawaii.
- 80% of all drug-related crimes is related to the production/sale of methamphetamines.
- Methamphetamine is the most abused drug in Hawaii.
- Drug overdose totals increased by 55% in 2016.
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Queens Medical Center - Day Treatment Services provides comprehensive addiction treatment services, using a trauma-informed approach and evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness skills, with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and addiction professionals in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Lokahi Treatment Center - Kailua Kona offers evidence-based addiction treatment programs in a holistic approach that focuses on physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs, including a mix of individual and group counseling, integrated medical and psychiatric care, and aftercare support.
Queens Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Honolulu, Hawaii offers inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment services for mental health, substance abuse, and dual-diagnosis issues, specializing in addiction treatment, evidence-based therapies, trauma informed therapies, education sessions, and aftercare planning.
Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Hina Mauka/Waipahu Site
The Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Hina Mauka/Waipahu Site provides evidence-based therapies and resources for individuals struggling with substance use disorders to achieve sustainable, long-term recovery.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Kohala High School
Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Kohala High School is a non-profit organization providing prevention and treatment services for individuals with substance abuse and addiction problems, specializing in inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents and young adults in Hawaii, with a focus on evidence-based strategies and holistic interventions.
Bridge House
Bridge House is an addiction and substance abuse treatment facility in Hawaii that offers tailored evidence-based and holistic services such as residential and outpatient treatment, detoxification, therapy, relapse prevention, life skills training, and aftercare planning, to help individuals achieve sobriety.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council - Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science offers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and addiction that include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic therapies, with the goal of providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive environment.
Hina Mauka Teen Care - Kahuku High School is an accredited adolescent treatment and recovery center in Hawaii that provides individualized care, counseling, therapy, education, and aftercare planning to help young adults and teens overcome substance abuse and addiction.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital-Behavioral Health is a comprehensive healthcare facility in Kapaa, Hawaii that offers specialized medical professionals and evidence-based treatment practices to help individuals overcome addiction and substance use disorders.
Hawaii Alcohol & Drug Safety Action Program - HADSAP
Hawaii Alcohol & Drug Safety Action Program (HADSAP) provides counseling and rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, including individualized and group counseling, educational and support groups, inpatient treatment referrals, and screenings for courts and licensing boards.
Browse Specific Hawaii Cities
Currently, there are over 315 different centers in our facility directory within the state of Hawaii for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.
Hawaii Cities with Most Centers
- Honolulu, HI (78)
- Hilo, HI (29)
- Kailua Kona, HI (19)
- Kailua, HI (13)
- Kaneohe, HI (13)
- Waianae, HI (12)
- Lihue, HI (9)
- Waipahu, HI (8)
The Impact of Addiction in Hawaii
Oahu, home to the state capital of Honolulu, is the most famous island in the region. Big-wave surfing began here in the 1950s, and the pros are now on a pilgrimage to Waimea Bay. Maui seems to have won every best beach award, and Makena Beach is a frequent Instagram star. Molokai is also a fast ferry hop from Maui and boasts the highest sea cliffs in the country.
Hawaii, the state best known for its beautiful beaches and blue waters, is struggling with unprecedented drug and alcohol abuse. Since 2014, the rates of drug and alcohol abuse in paradise have been increasing faster than ever before. However, due to the many rehabilitation centers throughout the islands, Hawaii has been able to help a vast majority of its residents deal with their substance abuse problems.
There is definitely a lot to love about Hawaii, but drug addiction and alcohol misuse plague some places.
Regardless, the state still experiences its fair share of overdoses although comparatively, the rate is not that high. Hawaii ranks 12th lowest in the entire nation. The state does, however, take fourth place for teenage drug use. In Hawaii, children as young as 10 years old have been arrested for possession of drugs. Most of these arrests are related to marijuana and/or methamphetamines. Many of these minors not only possess these drugs but also use them. Of the two, marijuana is the drug most commonly used by minors in Hawaii. More than 30% of all high schoolers admit to having used the drug more than once.
Alcohol abuse is also a significant problem in Hawaii. Over 100,000 Hawaiian residents over the age of 12 are dependent on alcohol. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the rate of alcohol abuse in Hawaii has exceeded that of the United States every year since 2010.
Based on the abuse and dependency of alcohol in the state, Hawaii is the 8th “drunkest” state in the nation.
Worst Drugs in Hawaii
- Alcohol use and abuse have become so common in Hawaii, that in 2011 more than 13% of all arrests made in the state were for driving under the influence of alcohol. The state’s national average for drunk driving is a full percentage above that of the rest of the country. In 2009, alcohol led to more than half of all fatal traffic accidents occurring in the state.
- Prescription opioid overdoses are the leading cause of death in Hawaii. There are more than 1 million prescriptions given out in the state every year–yet this number is lower than previous years due to the stronger control regulations put on prescription drugs.
- Marijuana is the most cited drug for substance abuse treatment admissions in Hawaii. Almost 13% of the population abuses this drug and many of them seek help at treatment centers.
- Methamphetamine is the most abused drug in Hawaii. Originally, methamphetamine was brought in from Asia but in recent years the drug has been imported from Mexico. Due to its wide availability and low cost, more than 35% of all incarcerated men in Hawaii entered with the drug in their system.
- While only about 2,000 Hawaiian residents abuse the drug every year, the effect of heroin abuse can still be seen in Hawaii. Subsequently, heroin-related overdoses in the state have seen an increasing trend since 2013.
Impactful Addiction Stats
- Every year, more than 20% of all Hawaiians over the age of 12 participate in binge drinking.
- The number of people dying from drug abuse in Hawaii is higher than the number of people dying from firearms and accidents.
- In 2015, Hawaiian doctors prescribed opioids to 51% of their patients, yet this was the lowest rate in the entire nation.
- More than 30% of all high school students in Hawaii have had someone offer, sell, or give them an illegal drug on school property.
- One in five Hawaiian students between the ages of 15 and 17 years old reportedly drink alcohol every month.
- Due to the many rehabilitation centers in Hawaii, the state ranked 12th lowest in the nation for drug-related overdoses in 2016. Only 12.8 per 100,000 people overdosed in that year.
- Roughly 80% of all drug-related crimes in Hawaii are somehow related to the production and sale of methamphetamines.
- In 2010, more than 6,000 residents in Hawaii entered substance abuse treatment programs. Over 60% of those admitted were male.
- According to the Hawaii Meth Project, methamphetamine abuse in Hawaii is so common that the state loses $500 million every year due to its abuse.
- Both methamphetamines and marijuana are the most common drugs involved in drug-related crimes committed in the state of Hawaii.
Quick Tips on Finding A Center
Your sobriety is very important, so choosing the right Hawaii rehabilitation is so important. The right treatment will make it much more likely for you to successfully complete the program upon your return to life, exit the program compassionately and maintain your sobriety. The sheer number of choices available however makes it difficult to select, and the fact is that quantity may not always meanÊequal quality.
Health Insurance Providers Covering Drug Addiction Treatment
- United HealthCare Community Plan
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
- Hawaii Medical Service Association
- AlohaCare
State Specific Hotlines & Resources
- Narcotics Anonymous. A hotline helping people overcome addiction in 12 steps: 242-6404.
- Handsome Bugga. A hotline specifically for youth in Hawaii to talk about substance addiction: 575-9264.