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A rehab in Thailand is typically foreign owned and have seen an increasing number of Australians who are seeking drug treatment overseas. According to patients and doctors, Australia has a long waiting list to receive treatment from the public health system
Known as a land rich in flavour, culture, and charm, Thailand is a holiday hotspot for Austrailian families and a rite of passage for newly graduated students. Over the last decade or so, the country has quickly become recognised for its medical care, and in 2019, it was named as the 6th best place in the world to receive medical treatment. Another notable feature Thailand is recognised for is its drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres.
Typically foriegn owned, rehabs in Thailand have an increasing number of Austrailians who are seeking drug treatment overseas. According to patients and doctors, Australia has a long waiting list to receive treatment from the public health system. Furthermore, it is a system that, some say, has failed its citizens in need of rehabilitation. It should also be noted that local Austrailian private rehabs tend to be out of reach for most addicts, with an average monthly price of $20,000 – $30,000.
To an addict, waiting to go to rehab is not ideal. When anyone is ready for help, it is prudent they get it as quickly as possible. For this reason, many Austrailians are turning to rehabs in Thailand for assistance.
In addition to the aforementioned, it is certainly possible for a person to feel more comfortable going to a rehab in Thailand because they don’t have an understanding, albeit an ability, to access popular Aussie drugs like meth, heroin, or cocaine. In other words, in a familiar environment, a person can feed their cravings easier than an environment that is completely new.
At Siam Rehab, our four week programme costs up to a third less than programmes in Australia. There are no waiting times, and the location is in an environment conducive to a health recovery. A majority of Austrailians who seek treatment at our Thailand rehab have an addiction to methamphetamine, alcohol, or prescription medications. Many come from Adeliaid and Perth followed by Sydney and Melbourne. Most are males in their late 20s to mid 40s and spend an average of 2 months at our Chiang Rai treatment centre.
Between 2016 and 2017, the Austrailian federal government pledged $600 million to tackle methamphetamine use and addiction; however, many experts agree that this is not enough. Up to 17 % of the population consume alcohol at dangerous levels and 35 % of hospital visits for drug treatment related issues were attributed to alcohol. Nearly one million Austrailians abuse a pharmaceutical drug each year, yet there is little being done about it. While the federal government was praised for their approach to addressing ICE use in Australia, it should be viewed as more of a base to build and grow upon rather than the final answer.
In Australia, addiction treatment is available; however, for many men and women, going overseas for help is a better solution. Rehabs in Thailand are not much different than a cosmetic surgery hospital in Thailand; of which thousands of Aussies head to every year. The facilities are up to par with Western standards and tend to feature a “resort-like” service that is affordable and accessible. For patients at Siam Rehab, most find their stay to be akin to a medical holiday.
If you are in Australia and looking for a rehab overseas, but are unsure whether or not going abroad will be right for you, consider the following benefits.
If you are looking for an Australian addiction treatment centre, and have not found the right one, consider going to rehab in Thailand. Call Siam Rehab to explore your options in further detail.
Siam Rehab is a recovery community, unlike anything available elsewhere in the world. Set on a remote 30 acre tropical jungle property we offer your best chance at lasting recovery from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.