Honu House Hawaii

09/23/2026

Anxiety can lead to addiction through a behavior called self-medication, which is when a person uses alcohol or drugs to relieve the painful, unwanted emotions and patterns of thought associated with anxiety disorders

When you have anxiety, you may be tempted to use alcohol or drugs for short-term symptom relief - but the long-term consequences can be severe.

09/16/2026

There’s a phase in early recovery akin to a sugar high: it feels great, but when it passes, you don’t feel great at all.

When people in addiction treatment start to feel good, they may think they're cured, and decide they're ready to leave. Is this a good idea?

09/14/2026

The hardest part can be deciding to walk through the door.

Entering treatment means leaving what’s familiar and choosing something different. At Honu House, that first step is met with warmth, structure, and a place that feels human from the moment you arrive.

A preview from the Honu House brand film.

09/11/2026

What makes Honu House different isn’t just where healing happens. It’s how.
A deeply human approach to care, rooted in connection, compassion, and a setting that gives people space to begin again.

A preview from our upcoming brand film. Full story coming soon.
       

09/10/2026

Mindfulness based cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and meditation. It’s an effective, evidence-based technique that can help people with mental health disorders, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders.
https://honuhousehawaii.com/addiction-recovery/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-drug-alcohol-addiction/

09/10/2026

Entering treatment can feel like stepping into the unknown. At Honu House, that first step is met with compassion, connection, and a belief that life can look different on the other side.

This is only the beginning. Full film coming soon.

09/02/2026

The journey is different for each person, but there are challenges unique to the recovery experience where people in treatment find common ground and shared experiences.

When people choose to recovery, they often want to know what addiction treatment is

08/18/2026

To stay sober when surrounded by people who drink regularly, we encourage you to identify what you need – a therapist, a yoga class, an organized sport, an AA meeting – and make sure you know how to use that support when you think your sobriety may be at risk.

08/11/2026

Evidence shows breathing exercises can help addiction treatment both directly and indirectly.

Most of us know breathing exercises can help reduce stress and increase relaxation, but can breathing exercises help addiction treatment, too?

08/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome a new member to our stellar medical staff at Honu House: Dr. Reza Danesh, MD

Help us welcome our new Medical Director, Dr. Reza Danesh to the Honu House treatment team!