How Long Does It Take to Recover From an Overdose?
Factors That Affect the Recovery Period There is no set time for recovery from a drug overdose. Recovery can range from a few days to weeks or months. But in most cases, the recovery period is determined by three factors: the kind of drug taken, how much of the drug was consumed, and the person’s […]
How To Break Codependency Habits and How Rehab Can Help
Every healthy relationship consists of equal parts of give and take. But when one person wants to give more to feel needed and ignores their own needs, and the receiving person keeps taking without providing anything in return, it can lead to a toxic cycle of codependency. If you think that your relationship might be […]
Waipio Valley, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
The Geography of Waipio Valley Waipio Valley, meaning “curved water” in the Hawaiian language, rests within the Kohala Mountains of Hawaii Island, Hawaii. The valley encompasses an area roughly five miles long and one mile wide. High cliffs enclose the valley on three sides, while a fourth side abuts the Pacific Ocean and features striking […]
The Importance of Alumni Support
One of the pillars of a successful recovery is having a support network. A strong support network makes all the difference between maintaining recovery and experiencing relapse early on. Looking different for each person, a support network typically consists of trusted family members, friends, loved ones, and people met in treatment or afterward during recovery. […]
How Sober Living at The Ohana May Benefit You
There are many reasons to enter into a sober living environment after leaving an addiction treatment facility. Some individuals choose this option because they fear being on their own in the early stages of recovery. Recovery is filled with a unique set of challenges, especially early on. You may struggle to cope with triggers and […]
Contact With Friends & Family During Luxury Rehab at Ohana
Many treatment facilities prohibit or strongly discourage outside contact during addiction treatment. While the reasoning behind this may be understandable, it’s hard to say if cutting off all outside contact is truly beneficial for treatment. At The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center, we encourage our clients to communicate with members of their communities. We do request that calls […]
What Determines the Length of Time People Spend in the Program?
It can be confusing for individuals to know how long they need to be in an addiction treatment program, especially if treatment facilities have a 30-day limit to their programs. Unfortunately, there is no single right answer to the question of what determines the length of time people spend in treatment. There are so many […]
PTSD What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?
Have you ever been in a situation of such intense trauma or stress that it’s caused adverse effects on your physical and mental well-being? Those effects may include hallucinations, flashbacks, or symptoms of anxiety or depression. You may also experience symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) as a result of these adverse effects of trauma. […]
Understanding and Treating Dual Diagnosis
Do you find that certain feelings exacerbate your struggle with addiction or substance use disorders? Does addiction cause many complex feelings that are hard to explain or put into words? If you have felt this way, you are most likely experiencing symptoms of a dual diagnosis. Dual Diagnosis (DD) is the condition of having a mental […]
The Benefits of Seeking Help from Those in Recovery
It’s not uncommon for people in recovery to choose a career that involves helping treat others who suffer from addiction. Many mental health professionals and addiction rehabilitation counselors have been in recovery for years and they make a conscious decision to help others with the same struggles they went through. Seeking treatment from someone in […]
