Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)


  • How Do I Recover From a Dual Diagnosis at the Cellular Level?

    How Do I Recover From a Dual Diagnosis at the Cellular Level?

    There is a traditional saying on Hawaii’s Big Island that goes,…

  • Moving Beyond Stimulant Addiction at the Cellular Level

    Moving Beyond Stimulant Addiction at the Cellular Level

    The iconic American author and philosopher Joseph Campbell famously said, “Opportunities…

  • What About Chronic Relapsing?

    What About Chronic Relapsing?

    The reality of recovery is that not everyone gets it the…

  • The Dangers of Mixing Stimulants and Alcohol

    The Dangers of Mixing Stimulants and Alcohol

    The iconic American author and philosopher William James famously said, “Success…

  • I’m Sober, What’s Next?

    I’m Sober, What’s Next?

    The iconic American poet Walt Whitman famously wrote, “I cannot be…

  • Quitting 12-Step Programs When You Realize You Want Something Else

    Quitting 12-Step Programs When You Realize You Want Something Else

    The co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.),  Bill Wilson, famously said, “To…

  • Getting Past the Stigma of Sobriety in Recovery

    Getting Past the Stigma of Sobriety in Recovery

    The iconic Saint Francis of Assisi famously said, “A single sunbeam…

  • Do I Need a Spiritual Teacher to Meditate in Recovery?

    Do I Need a Spiritual Teacher to Meditate in Recovery?

    Thich Nhat Hanh famously said, “People sacrifice the present for the…

  • TMS Therapy in Hawaii: Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    TMS Therapy in Hawaii: Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    Understanding TMS Therapy Healing from mental health disorders, addiction, or a…

  • The Dangers of Caffeine and Nicotine in Recovery

    The Dangers of Caffeine and Nicotine in Recovery

    Many of us have vices, and these vices may not reach…