Alcoholism And the Need For Recovery
The term Alcoholism can generally be said to be described as “a habit of habitual and excessive alcohol consumption that results in significant mental and physical health problems.” Currently, it is one of the most problematic and common substance abuse disorders in the world. The ease of availability and accessibility of alcohol is one of the primary reasons this global problem is so pervasive.
The rehabilitation and recovery process is a necessary intervention for someone experiencing alcoholism. Depending on how far the addiction has progressed, the disease is not one that simply gets better on its own.
As with any substance addiction, the harmful effects do not only affect the person going through it but potentially those close to them and even society at large. For this reason, early recognition and engagement in treatment and rehab are essential when dealing with alcoholism and substance abuse of any kind.
Is A Medical Detox Needed for Alcohol Addiction?
The answer to this question is – it depends. First of all, what does medical detox even mean? With alcohol and any addictive substance, the body and mind get used to it. It builds up a tolerance to the substance and a need for it. The way the substance affects the pleasure and reward centers of the brain usually has a lot to do with that chemical dependence.
When one decides to enter rehab, if the period of and amount to which the patient abused alcohol is extensive enough, their body will go through a withdrawal once they no longer have access to the substance.
This period can and does differ from person to person and is influenced by a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, the person’s own biochemistry, age, size, the extent of their addiction, general health, genetics, the list can go on and on.
The crucial point being, for a time, when one simply goes from being addicted and consuming alcohol copiously to suddenly no longer having it, the body goes into a sort of shock. They will experience fevers, shakes, headaches, light sensitivity, muscle pain, delirium, and hallucinations in some extreme cases.
Usually, the experts can tell from the initial assessment how bad the withdrawal period is likely to be given the case’s environmental factors, genetics, and specifics. A medical detox program is typically recommended as the first phase of rehab for severe addictions that will likely have a very rough withdrawal period.
This involves inpatient care during that period where the patient can be monitored, kept safely, and given medical intervention and support to ease the pain and suffering of that period as much as possible.
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Do Hawaii Alcohol Rehabs Provide Medically-Assisted Treatment?
What is Medically-Assisted Treatment (MAT)? For many with debilitating and severe addictions, going “cold turkey” in the detox phase is too painful or unbearable. This is not something that exists only in the patient’s mind. For some, the alcohol or other substance has just taken so strong a hold over them that going cold-turkey would cause excessive suffering; one might call it unbearable.
To that end, medically-assisted treatment is an option. This is an evidence-based approach to rehabilitation that involves using FDA-approved medications that lessen the physical effects of withdrawal and the psychological cravings for the person going through it.
High-quality facilities generally offer this form of therapy as a possible treatment option. There are rehabs in Hawaii that do offer it, but the specific information on programs and which substances they utilize MAT for will vary from facility to facility. At the Exclusive Hawaii Rehab, we offer medication assisted detoxification and treatment for alcohol when indicated.
Hawaiian Cultural Healing and Alcohol Rehab in Hawaii
The concept of “Hawaiian healing” for the underlying causes of drinking is relatively new in its adoption into alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs. Most of the programs that adopt this particular school of thought focus on empowerment, healing, and liberation using concepts and practices derived from Hawaii’s profoundly empathetic and family-oriented culture.
Treating Burnout and Executive Concerns in A Non-12 Step Rehab
The 12-step Rehab framework is technically not a medical or psychological rehabilitation treatment plan. It is a framework for acknowledgment, atonement, support, and uplifting of current and former addicts, meant to bolster and encourage either the process of rehab or the sustaining of sobriety. Regardless, the 12-step program, in general, has a religious slant that can make it chafe for many people. There are programs available now that deliberately go outside of the framework of the 12-steps.
One of the most powerful techniques being utilized is Experiential Engagement Therapy. This cutting-edge process can be explained as the difference between reading about riding a bike (or doing solely talk therapy) and physically learning how to ride the bike (or facing fears, confronting inner demons). The idea is that true healing can happen when living. Experiential Engagement Therapy utilizes exposure to the difficulties that one may struggle with in real life as teachable moments to empower patients from within themselves.
The Length of Treatment Stays at Hawaii Alcohol Rehabs
Rehab treatments can be inpatient or outpatient. Outpatient programs are usually reserved for persons whose addiction issue is not quite so severe or those who have made it through the inpatient portion of their recovery and are now ready to step down to an outpatient program. Outpatient programs do not involve the client staying at the facility but instead coming into the facility on a schedule for treatment as advised.
Inpatient treatment programs are typically reserved for persons in the detox stage of recovery or someone with a severe addiction that must be monitored post-detox. Typically, inpatient stays can last within the range of 30, 60, 90, 120, or even more days. There is no one answer because recovery is fundamentally an individual thing. The needs change based on the specific client.
What To Consider in Choosing a Hawaiian Alcohol Rehab?
The choice of where to seek treatment is an important decision and not one you take lightly. You might be asking yourself, “What features does a Hawaii alcohol rehab need?” The truth is that the lens from which you decide should ultimately come down to more than just the features of any one facility.
Keep the following things in mind, and you’ll be well-placed to make a good and informed decision in the best interest of yourself or your loved one.
- Client Feedback – Feedback. What past or current clients and patients think of the service they’re receiving is one of the most critical types of information you can keep in mind when trying to make a decision about a facility. After all, these are the people whose experience will matter the most about whatever decision you make. Recovery is not an easy or “pretty” thing by any means. Still, something being difficult is not the same as someone who has a bad experience that they feel damaged them further unnecessarily. While this factor is vital, remember that it is only one of the elements to consider when deciding on a facility.
- Care Offered – This is important. It’s one of the things that determines where you go depending on what you need. There are many aspects of recovery. With alcohol, the Detox phase can be critically important. Currently, Hawaii has just about 18 facilities that offer this type of program. You need to figure out whether or not you’re going to need inpatient care, or perhaps an outpatient program would be enough. What is the aftercare availability like? These are all questions you must ask yourself when considering a facility.
- Program Customization – Every person is different. Every case is different from others. While there are commonalities with the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism, the factors that lead each person to the addiction are unique. This is why truly customized, bespoke rehab options are necessary. A good facility understands that before enrollment, a professional should be assigned to assess the case, speak with the patient, and develop a comprehensive, unique treatment and recovery plan. This approach ensures that the patient has the greatest chance of success possible
- Staff/Program Qualifications – A good facility will have program directors and staff that are appropriately qualified and registered to practice the appropriate treatments. A good facility will also be accredited. This means that the facility, its programs, and the faculty would have met the proper standards and ratings of good healthcare according to an appointed third party. Their responsibility is to ensure that facilities offering these services should be authorized and allowed to do so. This information should also not be too complicated for you to find.
- Privacy and Confidentiality – A good facility will take privacy and security seriously. Going to rehab is a brave thing, but it is also sensitive. There is, paradoxically, a stigma against being an alcoholic and seeking treatment today. A quality facility knows this and understands the value of keeping their patients’ private lives private. As such, these facilities would likely have a privacy policy when it comes to the sharing of patient information.
Finding a top alcohol rehab in Hawaii is truly not very complicated once you consider the factors mentioned above when making a choice. Google will usually give you an excellent starting point for options, and you are now empowered to know what characteristics make up a quality facility. Finally, always remember that a quality center will usually have a reputation that precedes it.
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What Is a Holistic Alcohol Rehab in Hawaii?
Science-based methods of addiction treatment work. The evidence is there. However, the truth is that, often, making the most of both scientific and holistic methods can yield striking, lasting results for recovery. Many of the highest quality facilities in Hawaii offer extensive use of holistic techniques as therapeutic and rehabilitative treatments.
The term “holistic” refers to practices encompassing the human experience and are not purely focused on the physiological, psychological, and chemical fields. Hawaii, one of the most beautiful places on Earth, is uniquely placed to take advantage of its location and culture in implementing holistic treatments for encouraging rehabilitation.
Holistic methods typically employed at high-quality facilities in Hawaii include practices like Ecopsychology. This relatively new practice seeks to reconnect persons with nature and, in so doing, reinvigorate a core will to engage in the world. Yoga is one of the other holistic techniques utilized extensively. The focus on breathwork and syncing up the mind and body has numerous health benefits. Meditation, Art Therapy, and even Acupuncture and Massage Therapy are more examples of holistic treatments available at various facilities in Hawaii.
Find Recovery from Alcohol Abuse at The Exclusive Hawaii Rehab
At the Exclusive Hawaii Rehab, our goal is nothing short of complete recovery and healing for you. Alcohol Addiction can feel overwhelming, all-encompassing, and all-consuming. With a combination of evidence-based methods, holistic techniques, and new, cutting-edge treatments, we are consistently adding to our repertoire of options.
Our staff of highly trained and qualified, empathetic, and compassionate individuals is dedicated to ensuring that you walk out of our safe haven equipped and empowered to live a life of your own design and of your own will, no longer be beholden or controlled by anything or anyone but yourself. If this sounds aligned with your vision, reach out to our Intake Coordination staff today and discuss scheduling your stay with us now. It’s a decision that will be life-changing.