recovery

Understanding Recovery Apps and Tools What Are Sobriety Apps? Sobriety apps are digital tools designed to support your recovery journey. These apps act as additional sobriety tools that work in tandem with Hawaii Island Recovery’s treatment program, helping to keep those in recovery motivated while helping to manage urges and cravings, track important milestones, explore […]

Understanding a Relapse Prevention Plan What Is a Relapse Prevention Plan? A relapse prevention plan is a set of coping skills, interventions, and support strategies that can address stresses, triggers, and other risk factors and prevent a person from returning to past use of drugs or alcohol and the lifestyles that enabled their use.  An […]

Understanding SMART Recovery What Is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery is a nationwide non-profit organization that provides recovery support for those looking to gain their independence from addictive substances and establish a healthy lifestyle free of addictive and self-destructive behaviors.   A SMART recovery program provides a new approach to change in overcoming alcohol abuse, drug addiction, […]

Healing from addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) is not linear; rather, it is a process, filled with peaks and triumphs, as well as new challenges and doubt. While unfortunate, relapse can be common in those pursuing a healthier, sober life. However, relapse never marks the end of recovery from alcohol addiction or drug addiction. […]

Addiction is a devastating disease that impacts individuals, families, friends, and entire communities. There is nothing easy about overcoming the effects of the disease, and maintaining sober change takes constant effort. However, healing is always possible. Identifying and addressing challenges as early in recovery as possible before they escalate can promote the healthiest, most effective […]

Committing to a sober life is an accomplishment and should be celebrated at any stage. From a person’s first step into detox throughout their time in outpatient care and beyond, maintaining this sober dedication is a constant journey. However, while detox and residential treatment programs can be transformative for those overcoming substance use disorder (SUD), […]