12 Step Programs for Troubled Young Adults from Hawaii

12 step programs are one of the most reliable rehabilitative tools a young addict from Hawaii could turn to during their recovery process.

What's more, the solidarity and true fellowship one experiences while 'working the steps' makes the arduous journey of regaining their sobriety, physical well-being, and emotional freedom all the more attainable.

Programs like, At The Crossroads -- dynamic treatment facilities that combine modernized therapies with the time-tested treatment of the 12 steps -- aim to educate, inform, and guide young men and women through their road to recovery.

With 200 different organizations associated with its guiding principals and traditions, the ever-expanding number of 12 step facilities continues to grow in its abilities to address nearly any kind of addiction or behavioral issues including (but certainly not limited to) substance abuse, gambling, crime, food, sex, hoarding, and even online gaming.

In short, the 12 steps are a simply a set of basic, albeit, undeniably effective guiding principles: admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion, recognizing a higher power that can give strength examining past errors with help, making amends for these errors, learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior and helping others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.

Twelve-Step Methods Are Used to Address a Wide Spectrum of Substance Abuse and Other Co-dependency Issues (Including Addicts from Hawaii)

Luckily for young addicts living in Hawaii, there are plentiful 12 step-based self-help organizations to choose from, regardless of their drug of choice or compulsive co-dependency issues.

As we all know, the principals of the 12 steps derived from its still-largest programs, Alcoholics Anonymous.

However, over the past 80 years, the guiding principals of the steps have since been used to develop over 200 additional addiction-specific group therapy programs that focus on all types of compulsive behaviors -- including those that are not related to abusing substances.

What's more, the other 199 12-step based programs, otherwise known as fellowships, are just as prevalent as AA and can be found in all parts of the US, including the state of Hawaii.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) for example, is the second-largest and oldest of the 200 fellowships. NA was formed by addicts who struggled with substances other than alcoholism, but nonetheless, saw the potential rehabilitative benefits that the 12 steps could produce for their non-alcoholic, narcotic co-dependency issues.

At The Crossroads Has Helped Countless Troubled Young Adults from Hawaii

Here at ATC, we instill the core values of the "12 steps" that have served so many addicted young men and women. Our residential transitional living facility offers drug rehab programs for kids between the ages of 18 to 25. It is our desire is to provide compassionate, professional and confidential therapy services to kids in crisis. The mission is to foster the development of responsible, self-sufficient, drug and alcohol-free young men and women by providing effective and affordable services, in which they can look forward to new and healthy lifestyles.

If your adult child is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, you're not alone. Recovery is possible, and there is help. At The Crossroads provides a warm and supportive transitional environment where these kids can find hope, help, and healing. Please call the Admissions Specialist at (866) 439-0354, we want to help.

Resources for Parents in Hawaii:

State of Hawaii Department of Health (Behavioral Health Services) - The Department of Health improves both mental health and wellness through the strength and integrity of local families and communities. SHDH maintains their mission to not only protect, but to improve the health, well-being, and environment for all people in Hawaii. 

Mental Health America of Hawaii (MHA-HI) - The MHA of Hawaii mission is to not only improve mental wellness, but also to prevent mental disorders and co-occurring illnesses. MHA of Hawaii knows that by reducing the typical stigma linked with mental illness, families and individuals can have greater possibilities for success. This is accomplished by developing the overall care and promoting effective therapy for children, adults, and elders with mental illnesses.

When Young Adults From Hawaii Fail To Launch Successfully

Here At The Crossroads, we recognize that one circumstance doesn't apply to all families. Because of this, we are committed to the supervision of each child's requirements, and we do this with precision and care. You can reach us immediately at (866) 439-0354.

Important facts that parents should know..

Remember that all relationships take work. If we weren’t biologically programmed to love our infants the human race would have died out long ago, but as kids get older we need to build on that natural bond. Luckily, children automatically love their parents. As long as we don't mess it up, we can keep the connection strong.

Decide rules and discipline in advance. It is important for parents to have their own discussion, coming to some kind of agreement, so they are on the same page in advance. Whether you ban them from driving for a week or a month, whether you ground them for a week, cut back on their allowance or Internet use. But, always follow through with the consequences.