Beyond the pristine beaches and tropical climate of Hawaii lies one of the highest rates of illicit substance use among younger populations in the nation. As a small state comprised of several islands in the Pacific, Hawaii faces some atypical issues with respect to alcohol abuse, drug addiction, and mental health. It was the first state in the U.S. to experience widespread use of methamphetamines, which remains a major problem today. Mental health access is also an issue in Hawaii, as most treatment facilities are located on the main island of Oahu.
My husband received excellent medical care at Tripler from the physicians and the nursing staff. Everyone we dealt with, from the ER to admission to 6B1, was professional, attentive, and caring. The physicians were knowledgeable and diligent into obtaining an accurate medical assessment of what was going on with my husband. As a family we appreciate all the tests, consults, and visits from the physicians, especially their knowledge and expertise. The military has always been good to us, they are our family, and we are grateful and appreciative to have them. Thank you, Tripler
Mahalo to all staff for your kindness and caring during my 2 week stay resulting in a successful heart surgery. Doctors George and Firstenberg thanks for accepting to do my surgery when others wouldn t. I will be forever grateful to everyone there!
My experience here was great. The workers, no matter if Dr, nurse, aide,dietary or housekeeping were friendly, fast, empathetic, and truly wanted a best outcome. I have 2 serious complications that could have made a septic wound go really wrong if they were as incompetent as some of these reviews write. Dr's were professional, knowledgeable and a specialist called in for opinion. I know Waimea is the preferred hospital, but I felt I got excellent care here. Less 1 star for age of building and some nonessentials, but the food is very good. So glad they use EPIC so I could link my charts and my hometown docs have access to all that was done.
Had a day off from work so I thought I would go get me Flu and covid shots. Staff pointed me in the right direction, there was no line I filled out the forms and was greeted by a nice gentleman with a great smile. Showed my ID stated my intentions and he asked a few questions and got on with giving me the shots. It was a pleasurable experience.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Mahalo for the kind words!
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How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost in Hawaii?
Hawaii is ranked 44th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $58,810.
$145kMedical Detox
$52kInpatient Rehab
$9kOutpatient Rehab
$8kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Hawaii vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Hawaii
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
Average Cost of Treatment in Hawaii vs. the National Average
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Hawaii. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Hawaii that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in Hawaii.
88 accept self-payment or cash
79 accept private health insurance
70 offer free treatment
76 accept Hawaii Medicaid coverage
19 accept Medicare
128 offer low-cost treatment
33 offer sliding-scale fees
28 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Hawaii
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Hawaii, with 23 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. UnitedHealth Group is the 2nd most popular with 21 treatment centers accepting it followed by Aetna in 3rd accepted by 20 drug rehabs.
Hawaii Rehab Admissions in 2023
Hawaii is ranked 44th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 129 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is significantly lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of Hawaii rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
402
Alcohol
119
Marijuana
147
Heroin
42
Other Opiates
811
Meth
49
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in Hawaii in 2024
Hawaii is ranked 38th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 21.2 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 304 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 41% of all drug overdoses in Hawaii, with a total of 126 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in Hawaii
Narcotics Violations
Hawaii is ranked 42nd for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 221 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
DUIs
Hawaii has the 34th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 183 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 2,623 total DUI arrests).
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