Hope Rehab Centre
Hope Rehab Centre is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Si Racha, Thailand.
Hope Rehab Centre | |
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Geography | |
Location | Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand |
Organisation | |
Type | Residential Rehab for Addictions |
Services | |
Beds | 35 |
History | |
Opened | 2013 |
Links | |
Website | Hope Rehab Centre |
History
The Hope Rehab Centre was founded by Simon Mott and Alon Kumsawad in 2013.[1] Mott had previously worked at The Cabin Chiang Mai rehab centre, serving as that facility's head counsellor[2] and manager.[3] In late 2014, musician Pete Doherty was treated at the facility. After his time there, he launched the Peter Doherty Hope Initiative to provide funding for other patients at the centre.[4][5] The centre is part of a trend of medical tourism,[6] attracting many of its patients from overseas.[7]
Facility
The Hope Rehab Centre is located on a seven-acre estate in Si Racha[6] near the Gulf of Thailand.[7] It contains 35 beds and is licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Health, the United Kingdom's Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners and the U.S.-based Association for Addiction Professionals.[1] The centre uses modern and holistic rehabilitation methods[5] and treats a variety of drug, alcohol, and process addictions.[7]
Programs
Methods include a twelve-step program, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and engagement in health and fitness activities like yoga, swimming, pilates, tai chi and others.[6] Meditation, sessions of recovery coaching, intensive counselling and periodic tourist outings are other activities that patients may engage in. The length of the program varies from short-term stays (30 days)[7] to longer-term stays (60 to 90 days or more).[1][6]
References
- Mann, Britt (24 November 2018). "Should Kiwis go to south-east Asia for addiction treatment?". Stuff. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- Michaels, Sean (13 November 2014). "Pete Doherty returns to Thai rehab centre". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ""I counselled Pete Doherty and Cat Marnell… addiction is a great leveller"". Southeast Asia Globe. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- "Drug Rehab and Detox Treatment in Thailand - Behavioural therapy and trauma treatment". Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- Wolfson, Sam (7 January 2015). "A Look at Pete Doherty's Time at a Thai Rehab Facility". Vice. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- Rebella, Joeanna (12 July 2015). "Cleaned up, and cleaned out". Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- Weekes, John (27 October 2016). "Kiwis seeking drug rehab treatment overseas". Stuff. Retrieved 7 June 2020.