Transformative Residential Treatment: Discover Lasting Change at Hawaii Island Recovery

The renowned German author and philosopher Eckhart Tolle said, “The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: you create a good future by creating a good present.” Yes, recovery is all about remaining in that “present moment.” This is also emblematic of the fact that transformative residential treatment at Hawaii Island Recovery is all about a client-centric focus on “day at a time” recovery.

Many people avoid recovery because they fear the process. This fear often arises from that process being unknown and “mysterious.” This is not the case with transformative residential treatment. The process is transparent and step-by-step, focused on both real-time recovery and long-term success. 

Now, many people avoid recovery because they also question whether they “qualify” for addiction treatment. The reality is that if an individual or close family or friends are entertaining this question at all, there is a good chance that there is a problem that has become or is becoming out of control.

While many people experience the signs and symptoms of addiction differently, there are many universal signs and symptoms that there may be a problem. The following are just a few of those signs. Is alcohol and/or substances causing one to:

As one can see, these symptoms can be serious and significant. This is why if any, many, or all of these issues arise, it is important to seek professional help, such as residential treatment, right away. Doing so may mean the difference between short-term side effects and long-term consequences.

Our Intake team can help you decide if residential treatment is the right choice for you.

Here at Hawaii Island Recovery, we treat a vast array of addictions. This includes alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD), with addictions ranging from illicit “street” substances like cocaine and methamphetamines to prescription medications like fentanyl and other dangerous opioids.

Our transformative residential treatment also focuses on dual diagnosis. Many people don’t realize just how common co-occurring issues of addiction and mental health are in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders… Of the 20.3 million adults with substance use disorders, 37.9% also had mental illnesses,” and “Among the 42.1 million adults with mental illness, 18.2% also had substance use disorders.” The good news is there are many means, methods, and modalities that can address both isolated addictions and co-occurring disorders.

Addressing the root causes of a person’s addiction is an essential component to lasting recovery. Hawaii Island Recovery offers effective treatment for the underlying mental health issues most commonly associated with addiction, including depression, anxiety and PTSD.  Our clinical services are the backbone of our program and are provided by compassionate, experienced professionals who recognize the quality treatment is not “one size fits all”.

The key to recovering at the cellular level is getting to the underlying core causes of one’s addiction. The best way to tackle these issues is via a treatment plan with a foundation of evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy, supplemental therapies like nature-based experiential therapies, and holistic healing methods like yoga and meditation.

Yoga can be a particularly beneficial component of transformative residential treatment. The iconic yogi and spiritual leader B.K.S. Iyengar famously said, “Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.”

Yoga therapy also offers a myriad of benefits beyond a direct focus on addiction. According to the International Journal of Yoga (IJOY), “Therapeutic yoga is defined as the application of yoga postures and practice to the treatment of health conditions. Yoga therapy involves instruction in yogic practices and teachings to prevent, reduce, or alleviate structural, physiological, emotional, and spiritual pain, suffering, or limitations. Yogic practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.”

Other therapies that can be exceptionally beneficial while in residential treatment are culture, nature, and ocean-based therapies. These are also ideal therapies for recovery here on Hawaii’s big island, where the majestic mountain landscapes and beautiful blue Pacific Ocean offer perfect backdrops for recovery.

One can recover while experiencing the adventure of exploring the island, which includes incredible waterfalls and live volcanoes, as well as swimming with local sea turtles and manta rays in the ocean. These activities not only offer therapeutic benefits, but many people also experience a sense of spiritual serenity.

Holistic healing is all about focusing on the entire “Self,” the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This is the focus here at Hawaii Island Recovery.

Tolle also said, “It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.” Yes, a life of recovery is an expanded life of ultimate openness and freedom. This freedom can start right here at Hawaii Island Recovery.

To break free from addiction, one must physically detox from an addictive substance.  While this is not a replacement for treatment, it is the vital first step.  We offer a safe and straightforward path from active addiction to sobriety.  At Hawaii Island Recovery, you will detox safely under the supervision of a board-certified addictionologist charged with creating a safe and comfortable detox protocol to get you from active addiction into the early stages of sobriety. 

Experiential therapy is a therapeutic group modality that engages our patients in activities designed to inspire feeling states and insights that will help foster long-term recovery. Active addiction often results in disconnection from one’s community, peers, family, and perhaps most consequentially, from oneself.

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