Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)
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What Are the Benefits of Community for Recovery?
Hawaii still has a strong tradition of “It takes a village.”…
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How to Get Help for a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders and disordered eating are more common in the U.S.…
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How Do I Adjust to Life After Recovery?
There is a lyric from the beloved Beatle’s song, Blackbird. It…
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Healing From Bipolar Disorder at the Cellular Level
Bipolar disorder is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses affecting…
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Is All Recovery 12-Step Recovery?
Almost 90 years ago, two people struggling with addiction got together…
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How Does Residential Recovery Foster Accountability?
In the recovery realm, many people often discuss the three “A’s.”…
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What Does Effective Treatment for Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Substance Addiction Look Like?
There is a traditional maxim here on Hawaii’s Big Island that…
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Are All Treatment Centers Created Equal?
The German author and philosopher Eckhart Tolle famously said, “Always say…
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What Are the Benefits of Adding More Time to a 30-Day Program?
When we choose to enter treatment, we are often compelled to…
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Harm Reduction Options for Substance Addiction
It is important to remember that, in recovery, everyone will walk…