Alternative Drug Treatments In Thailand

Wat Thamkrabok

Wat Thamkrabok

This programme is only offered at this temple. At its core is the Satja vow which entails the visitor taking an oath not to resort to drinks or drugs again. Of course, keeping promises is not typically a trait of an addict but it is highly important in this particular programme. If the oath is broken, even once, the visitor is not allowed to return. If he sticks with it, he can find himself at the temple from anywhere between ten days and a few months.

The second key part of the programme is, as incredible as it sounds, vomiting. The visitor is given an emetic which is a herbal recipe created by one of the founders of the temple. This part of the treatment is communal and those who have completed it return to support those still undergoing it.

The purpose of the vomiting process is to speed along the withdrawal symptoms. They drink water whilst taking the emetic and they then vomit directly into a gutter.

Thamkrabok

This takes place at an addiction monastery. Detoxification is a large part of this programme and lasts for ten days. Here the vow of the Satja to never take drink or drugs again is also taken. The detox treatment is based on herbal potions, tea and herbal saunas. The programme works out at around 3 per day and anyone and everyone is welcome.

The visitor has the option, once he has completed the detoxification treatment, to continue the programme for another eighteen days in which he would work, learn and meditate. This portion of the programme is to strengthen the resolve of those who wish to remain disciplined and stick to the Satja. The monks don't talk about success rates but previous visitors indicate the programme is fairly successful. They do believe that the Satja, if adhered to, steers the individual in the right direction i.e. away from the perils of drink and drugs.

by: Charlie Kane

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