What to Expect With Biomedical Care
Everybody receives some sort of biomedical care when coming to Hawaii Island Recovery in order to meet the goals of their treatment plan and what they need to thrive as a whole person from a holistic standpoint. With biomedical care, individuals can expect to receive support such as:
Medical Monitoring
Medical monitoring is provided by certified addictionologists, registered nurses, and certified medical assistants. These services are integral to recovery as recovering from addiction involves not only mental health but physical health as well. Medical services are often needed in order to make healing from a mental health perspective possible.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
As needed, to allow for safe and comfortable detox. This phase of treatment is typically completed before undergoing extensive in-patient, partial hospitalization, or outpatient treatment services. In order to begin a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan, detoxing from any active substances in an individual’s system is needed.
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses, who are on-site and oversee medical monitoring individuals may need to support their physical health.
Medication Management
Medication Management for any medications that individuals may need. The use of medication is often necessary and helpful in overcoming barriers to treatment that are not possible through therapy alone and can help make the therapeutic process more effective. However, at Hawaii Island Recovery, we only use medication in combination with psychotherapy.
Psychiatric Consultations
Psychiatric consultations, as many individuals recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs) often have co-occurring mental health disorders that need to be addressed in treatment programming and planning with the treatment team to experience wellness.
Dietary Assessment and Consultation
Dietary assessment and consultation with a registered dietician, when indicated, as the link between physical and mental health is undeniable and restoring the body to its optimal states of functioning is also part of healing from SUD.
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Substance Abuse Treatment at Hawaii Island Recovery
Many substance use disorder treatment programs begin with a period of supervised medical detox, where individuals are supported by a team of professionals trained to support individuals through the detox process. This phase of treatment is important to do with professionals who specialize in working with individuals during substance use detox in the beginning stages of treatment in order to keep both the individual undergoing substance use detox and those around them safe. Many individuals find this to be an especially challenging part of recovery, as actively detoxing can cause an array of difficult emotional and physiological symptoms.
After supervised medical detox, individuals typically begin residential treatment at the same facility they completed detox at in order to transition as smoothly as possible from one level of treatment to the next. At Hawaii Island Recovery, we offer medically supervised detox followed by our residential treatment program. Before individuals begin their treatment plan, they meet with their treatment team to discuss the nature of their SUD and any mental health disorders, along with their needs and goals for recovery.
Since each person is different and is at a different place in recovery, what treatment looks like for each person also varies. Because of everyone’s differences in life experience, needs, and goals, the team at Hawaii Island Recovery is dedicated to meeting each individual where they are at and supporting them in a way that makes sense to them through a person-centered and holistic approach.
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Outpatient Treatment and Aftercare
It’s highly likely, and advised, that some form of continued support and treatment will be necessary after residential treatment is complete. At Hawaii Island Recovery, many individuals transition from higher levels of care, such as residential treatment, into our lower levels of care such as outpatient and aftercare programming. During this phase of treatment, individuals are supported as they integrate back into their lives without the structure of residential treatment to help them as they continue healing and making strides in their recovery journey. Without aftercare and outpatient treatment after high levels of care, relapse is more common.
At Hawaii Island Recovery, you will be alongside compassionate peers and professionals who are here to support you unconditionally as you learn what recovery means, looks, and feels like for you. You will also be residing on the Big Island of Hawaii and surrounded by the abundant nature and vibrant culture that leads to a healing of its own. We are excited to support you in your journey to holistic wellness as you reclaim your true self.
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Substance use recovery can be experienced and accessed through receiving the support and services you need to experience your goals in recovery, such as biomedical care, to ensure that you receive the holistic support you need from both a mental and physical health perspective — both of which are needed to experience holistic wellness and recovery. To learn more about how you can begin treatment with Hawaii Island Recovery, located on the Big Island, call us today at (866) 390-5070.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does treatment cost?
Your insurer may cover some or all of the cost of treatment. Depending on your carrier and policy, you may be responsible for the deductible and there may also be a co-pay. The cost of treatment is dependent on the length of stay and the level of care that is deemed medically necessary to support your recovery.
How can I verify my insurance?
Hawaii Island Recovery is able to accept most insurance plans. Depending on your carrier and your individual plan, the extent of coverage will vary. To determine whether your insurance will cover some or all of the cost of treatment, you are urged to contact Hawaii Island Recovery today and speak with one of our Intake Coordinators or to fill out the “Verification of Benefits” form on our website. We will work quickly to ascertain your eligibility for insurance coverage for treatment with Hawaii Island Recovery.
What is detoxification, or “DETOX”?
Alcohol and most drugs are potentially toxic substances, particularly when used in excess. With chronic abuse, the human body adapts to the presence of these substances in an effort to counter their lethal effects. When alcohol or drugs are stopped, extreme care must be taken to ensure a safe withdrawal. Detoxification or “detox” refers to the acute phase of the withdrawal process that can be both uncomfortable and dangerous and may require medical intervention. For some patients, a “detox” protocol of prescribed medication may be required to ensure the client is safely “detoxed” with minimal discomfort.
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What are the benefits of flying away from home for treatment?
Removing yourself from the stressors and triggers of daily life is essential in early recovery. Most of our clients have tried to get sober in their home communities and have failed to achieve lasting sobriety. A change in environment is not only conducive to breaking old patterns and habits, it also reduces exposure to the external triggers that most likely perpetuated the cycle of addiction.
Removing yourself from the stressors and triggers of daily life is essential in early recovery. Most of our clients have tried to get sober in their home communities and have failed to achieve lasting sobriety. A change in environment is not only conducive to breaking old patterns and habits, it also reduces exposure to the external triggers that most likely perpetuated the cycle of addiction.
What is the length of stay?
Length of stay refers to the number of days a person is in residential treatment. Hawaii Island Recovery offers 30, 60 and 90-day treatment programs, with 90 days being the optimal length of stay to achieve long-term sobriety.
How can I deal with trauma / PTSD?
The majority of our clients who enter treatment for substance abuse have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Most commonly, our clients also suffer with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In the majority of cases, we have found that underlying all of these conditions is a history of trauma that may include childhood abuse and neglect, sexual abuse and domestic violence. In our experience, it is imperative to aggressively treat the underlying trauma to reduce the risk of relapse after treatment. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based technique that has been demonstrated to effectively treat trauma at its source. Hawaii Island Recovery offers EMDR provided by a highly trained clinical staff in addition to CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) another effective therapeutic modality for the treatment of trauma.
