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  • 06/01/2025

    Adult ADHD and Substance Use Disorder: Why They Show Up Together

    Living with adult ADHD can feel like navigating life with the volume constantly turned up too loud. Distractions pull attention in every direction. Emotions come on fast and intensely. Tasks pile up, and the pressure to “just focus” or “try harder” becomes overwhelming. Meanwhile, for many adults, these challenges don’t exist in isolation. A significant […]

  • 01/12/2025

    Substance Use and the LGBTQ+ Community: Are They Connected?

    Addiction can affect anybody, and there is nobody who is “immune” to developing addiction or enduring its challenging effects. However, some communities can experience the effects of addiction at higher rates compared to the national average. For example, the LGBTQ+ community is one of these communities. Though addiction and the LGBTQ+ community can be connected, […]

  • 06/23/2024

    Rejoining the Workforce After Losing a Job Due to Substance Use

    Addiction has profound effects on a person’s mental, emotional, and physical health. However, the effects of addiction can be further widespread, impacting a person’s professional life. For some, the use of drugs or alcohol may have also resulted in losing a job. Even after navigating effective treatment at Hawaii Island Recovery’s rehab centers in Hawaii, […]

  • 06/15/2023

    Challenging the Persistence of Negative Thoughts

    Truly transformative Hawaii rehabilitation involves addressing substance use and persistent negative thoughts together. Learn more by calling (866) 390-5070.

  • 12/19/2022

    Guilt, Shame, and Their Effects on Veteran Substance Use

    Guilt and shame are profound, difficult feelings. Read more about Guilt, Shame, and Their Effects on Veteran Substance Use.

  • 10/15/2022

    What Can I Do if I Have a Child Struggling With Addiction?

    Having a child struggling with addiction is difficult, but there is always help. Take the first step to recovery together by calling us today at (866) 390-5070.

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