Phone Counselors Respond to Increase in Hawaiian Alcoholism
An old Hawaiian proverb goes, "alcohol- the liquid that snatches away the light." With our location in paradise, comes the not so pleasant truth that we rank high for incidences of alcoholism. There is no clear reason why this is the case, it's simply a sign of the times. The solution comes in the form of another Hawaiian saying which I'll translate at the end of this post. The saying goes, "E lauhoe mai na wa'a; i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka; pae aku i ka 'aina."
New research points to the fact that counseling on the phone can help reduce alcohol consumption among problem drinkers. In the past, studies have shown that even a few conversations with a trained counselor can help people to drink less. This finding is significant because there are many things that can keep people from meeting with a professional in person about alcohol abuse -things like child care, work obligations, transportation issues, and the need for personal privacy. It's a fact that most people don’t want family members to know they have an issue with alcohol abuse, and they often are afraid that someone in the community will find out that they’re seeking treatment. Addiction counseling over the phone can help these people.
E lauhoe mai na wa'a; i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka; pae aku i ka 'aina means literally, "paddle together, bail, paddle; paddle, bail; paddle towards the land." On interisland trips, the two most important tools besides the sail were the paddles and the bailer. In heavy seas, the water would wash over the boat and so one or more natives would be constant bailing. Others would be paddling together on command to reach their destination in the shortest time. As counselors and patients work together, the work will be done quickly and effectively.
Aloha ~
Ali
You live on such a beautiful chain of islands it seems like drinking would be the last thing someone would want to do.
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It seems that way, but regrettably that's just not the case. SOme of the most amazing cities on earth are the one with the most in human vices. Alcoholism is an element that we have to deal with here.
Aloha ~
Ali
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I had seen the island, and great rainbow, your activities can control the drinkers about the drink.
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It only happens if one is over drunk or just troubling the people. It should be under control
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Yes it happens when one is over drunk or just troubling others. Both should be under control.
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Yes I have heard many cases about this one who is over drunk will always trouble others in or the other way. This should be manage in a right direction.
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Excess of alcohol not only leads to accidents but also affects the surrounding calm atmosphere because of some anti social activities.
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Over drinking is a very bad habit. It knowingly or unknowingly leads to trouble to others.
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