Facts

  • When amphetamines are snorted users will feel the effects within 3 to 5 minutes
  • When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
  • The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
  • The United States is ranked first among 17 European and North American countries for prevalence of marijuana use.

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Drug Rehab in Hawaii

There are many different types of drugs that individuals can develop an addiction to in Hawaii. Illegal street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a severe problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of individuals needing and wanting to get quality help.

Drug rehabilitation facilities in Hawaii can help people by not only helping them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. Once the physical aspect of addiction is treated, drug treatment counselors will help individuals get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will make sure they don't fall prey to the same traps and temptations in the future. If one attempts to quit on their own, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to battle through the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be incredibly punishing. If not in a drug treatment atmosphere, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is important for people to know that help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to reveal and resolve the elements in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then developing new solutions and coping skills to better deal with these factors when they pop up in the future. Some drug treatment programs only handle the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification center or short term drug rehabilitation facility for example generally only helps individuals overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. However, there is a lot more to deal with if one wants to remain abstinent and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is vital that people choose the proper kind of drug rehab center that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed through education, counseling and other treatment methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since handling addiction in this way is verified to be the most effective drug rehabilitation approach, individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation center in Hawaii. There are many reasons why these types of rehab facilities supply the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug treatment center will provide the best results when the recovering addict can completely involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehabilitation centers often don't present desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not totally able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in an inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation location this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional factor which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find success by way of treatment at a drug rehab in Hawaii is the length of time they stay in treatment. It has been proven time and time again that benefits will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one essential issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a difficult task, as not everyone has the same troubles to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will make certain that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab approach, and permits each particular person to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their own pace.

If you or someone you care about in Hawaii is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a drug treatment counselor right away. Learn which drug treatment programs are located in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Hawaii:
  • CARE Hawaii Inc
    803 Kamehameha Highway Pearl City Hawaii, 96782
  • North Shore Mental Health
    99-128 Aiea Heights Drive Aiea Hawaii, 96701
  • Big Island Substance Abuse Council
    160 Baker Avenue Hilo HI., 96720
  • Big Island Substance Abuse Council
    96-3150 Pikaki Street Pahala HI., 96777
  • Lokahi Treatment Centers
    76-6225 Kuakini Highway Kailua Kona Hawaii, 96740
  • North Hawaii Adult Mental Health Servs
    45-3380 Mamane Street Honokaa Hawaii, 96727
  • Marimed Foundation for Island
    45-021 Likeke Place Kaneohe HI., 96744
  • Hina Mauka Teen Care
    56-490 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku HI., 96731
  • YMCA of Honolulu
    94-1211 Farrington Highway Waipahu Hawaii, 96797
  • Comprehensive Health and Attitude
    173 South Kukui Street Honolulu Hawaii, 96813
  • Big Island Substance Abuse Council
    27-330 Old Mamalahoa Highway Papaikou HI., 96781
  • Leeward Counseling Center
    P.O. Box 75446 Kapolei HI., 96707
  • Hina Mauka Teen Care
    3577 Lala Road Lihue Hawaii, 96766
  • Akamai Recovery Maui LLC
    95 Lono Avenue Kahului Hawaii, 96732