Hawaii Island Recovery 
HIR’s therapist, Zahava Zaidoff, CSAC, taught Non-Violent Communication to our staff
On October 14, 2016, HIR’s therapist,
Zahava Zaidoff, CSAC, taught Non-Violent Communication to our staff.
Successful Treatment
Successful treatment involves a combination of therapy, medication, and support services provided through a continuum of care in an addiction treatment program.
What is ICE and what are the effects of the abuse?
ICE is a type of extremely purified methamphetamine used by addicts to achieve mental and physical euphoria.
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Drug and alcohol addiction affects the entire family
Dr. Tian Dayton of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) offers insight on how and why drug and alcohol addiction affects the family unit as a whole, especially the children of addicts.
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EMDR Therapy: Helping Addicts Heal from Childhood Traumas
Alcoholics and drug addicts don’t just wake up one day and decide to abuse a dangerous substance. Each of these individuals has a life and a story of how they got to a place of drug or alcohol dependency. For many of them, that story begins with a traumatic event in their childhoods. EMDR therapy can help!
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Undiagnosed Bipolar 2 Disorder Can Lead to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
When most people talk about bipolar 2 disorder, they are referring to bipolar I disorder, where moods swing back and forth between mania and depression.
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5 Powerful Mantras to Use When Starting Recovery
Starting recovery can be a tough time, as you face all sorts of emotions and cravings.
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