There are hundreds, if not thousands of different types of alcohol addiction and drug rehab and treatment programs. When choosing a drug rehab center for yourself or a loved one from Hawaii, it is important to become educated on the different types of drug rehab and what the end results are. Types of drug rehab programs include detoxification, outpatient counseling, short-term inpatient treatment (30-day program) and long-term residential treatment (longer than 60 days). Within these there are also medical models that use substitute drugs in the treatment process and there are drug-free programs that do not prescribe more drugs to addicts. Most drug rehab centers serving Hawaii have some type of aftercare or follow-up program as well.

In 2003, there were a reported 3,711 people in Hawaii that entered drug rehabilitation and addiction treatment centers for alcohol and/or drug abuse problems.

Close to 49% of people 12-17 in Hawaii drank alcohol in the past month, which is just below the national average. More than 23% of people in Hawaii reported past month binge drinking of alcoholic beverages (Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more alcoholic beverages on the same occasion). In 2003 there were 72 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Hawaii, which was 53% of the overall traffic deaths.

Crystal methamphetamine (ice) is the drug of choice in Hawaii and is considered by far the most significant drug threat. Per capita, Hawaii has the highest population of ice users in the nation. Experts unanimously blame the high crime rate (predominantly property crimes) in Hawaii on drugs. High purity ice, ranging from 96-99 percent pure, is readily available, and is commonly abused throughout the State. Ice abuse and associated violent crimes, such as domestic abuse, child neglect, hostage situations, and homicides continue to increase throughout the entire island state.

During 2002, approximately 55.2% of the Federally-sentenced defendants in Hawaii had committed drug offenses. Nearly half of the drug cases involved methamphetamine. As of March 24, 2005, there were 10 drug courts in existence or being planned in Hawaii. Two drug courts had been operating for more than 2 years, 5 were recently implemented, and 3 were being planned at that time.

A good drug rehab or treatment program can help reduce the criminal recidivism and reverse the downward trend caused in Hawaii by drugs such as ice. Contact Narconon Hawaii now by filling out the form on the left or call us at 808-550-0005.