Aloha and thank you for taking the time to read this post. As the Clinical Director and Managing Partner of Hawaii Island Recovery, I want to take this opportunity to share this information with all who may be seeking relief for themselves or a loved one. I strongly believe that those seeking recovery from a [...]

There are many types of addiction: drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex and even money. But drug and alcohol addiction affects millions of people all over the world. They are two of the top 10 addiction that people of all ages get addicted to. The ease of access to a drug and alcohol and the pressure to [...]

People often have a hard time distinguishing between the difference of drug abuse and the dependency towards alcohol. One thing is for sure, they do not seem similar at first glance. Of course, it cannot be as drugs are quite different from alcohol abuse. However, they have similar effects and also have quite the same [...]

Recovery is a deeply personal, unique process of changing one’s attitudes, values, feelings, goals, skills and/or roles. It is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life regardless of your past. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the often catastrophic effects of addiction. [...]