Addiction, Family, and Hawaiian Culture

Addiction not only effects the individual who is active in his or her disease, but also places a great deal of stress on the individuals family and friends. Hawaiian culture places a great deal of emphasis on the family or "Ohana". According to Hawaiian culture "Ohana" is the idea that family and friends are bound together and must cooperate and remember one other. Addiction of any type puts strains on these important bonds that the family needs in order to function properly. The movie Lilo and Stitch also suggests that "Ohana" means family and family means no one gets left behind. Often times in addiction individuals, family,and friends get left behind. If you or someone you know is feeling left behind please feel free to give Paradise Recovery a call today!