Hawaii Teen Addiction Hotline
Hawaii Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
Alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, prescription medications, and occasionally other illegal drugs like methamphetamine or opioids are the most often abused substances by youths in Hawaii. Due to its remote location and diversity in cultures, Hawaii has faced particular difficulties in preventing and treating substance misuse.
A thorough approach that includes prevention, education, early intervention, and treatment programs is needed to address teen substance misuse in Hawaii. To provide services and support for youth who are at risk, schools, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and governmental organizations frequently work together.
Prevention programs aim to educate young people about the risks associated with substance abuse and provide them with the skills and knowledge to make healthier choices. Culturally appropriate prevention efforts, community-based initiatives, and peer support networks play a crucial role in raising awareness and promoting drug-free environments.
Early intervention is vital for identifying and assisting teenagers who may be experimenting with or at risk of developing substance abuse problems. Early identification can prevent escalation into more severe issues and provide necessary support to teenagers and their families.
Hawaii offers various treatment services for adolescents struggling with substance abuse, including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs, counseling, and support groups. Accessible and evidence-based treatment options are essential for promoting recovery and addressing the underlying issues contributing to substance use. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics Hawaii Teenagers
Teenagers in Hawaii are 11.64% less likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen as reported by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS)
- 7,000 or 7.36% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 85.71% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 11.57% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- Up to 0.52% report using cocaine in the last year (data is limited).
- Up to 0.52% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.52% used heroin.
- 2.10% report misusing pain relievers.
- 6.31% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- They’re 31.05% less likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 36,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in Hawaii are 30.78% less likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 3.15% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 2.10% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
Hawaii National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The Hawaii Teenager Addiction Hotline is a nationwide resource for teens struggling with substance abuse. Call (888) 351-0084 to speak with a professional substance abuse specialist. The Hawaii Teen Addiction Hotline trained counselors are available 24/7, ready to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your concerns.
24/7 Free Confidential Hotline
Remember, your call is confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We respect your privacy and are here to support you in a way that best suits your needs.
Hawaii Teenager Addiction Resources
State of Hawaii, Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
State of Hawaii, Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; The Hawaii Coordinated Access Resource Entry System, or Hawaii CARES, is a coordinated and responsive system of care for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services. Hawaii CARES provides universal intake, screening, assessment, care coordination, referral, placement determination, and linkages to appropriate service modalities and resources across the state. Historically, SUD treatment programs in Hawaii operated independently of each other, offering limited or little coordination of services without ensuring that client care shifts freely between levels of care as clinically appropriate. Hawaii CARES is modeled after the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria for SUD services and provides on-demand care to those who need it, when they need it, and where they need it.
Hina Mauka Teen CARE Programs
Hina Mauka Teen CARE Programs; Teen CARE has been helping Hawaii’s youth since 1987. Our services are CARF accredited and funded by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health, and the Hawaii Judiciary. Teen CARE provides substance use disorder treatment and prevention for youth, as well as youth experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges in the home or community.
Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking
The Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HPPUD) was created to address the problem of underage drinking in the State of Hawaii. The members of the partnership represent county, state, and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and community residents concerned with the health of Hawaii’s youth.
Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii
Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii; CDFH provides innovative programs and services with expertise in designing and implementing effective prevention programs for youth; strengthening families; advancing gender-specific programs for girls in Hawaii; building grassroots partnerships to create healthy, drug- and violence-free communities; and establishing collaborative relationships with public and private agencies. CDFH has an excellent history of accomplishments in providing evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs and services for universal, selective, and indicated populations in Hawaii.