Frequently Asked Questions

We believe every person has worth and capability, and wants to live a meaningful, happy life. Sometimes life’s problems lead people to use substances as a way of coping, until it becomes addiction. With hope, encouragement, firm resolve, and the right path to recovery, quitting is genuinely achievable. Research shows successful addiction treatment usually combines multiple forms of therapy — so our program blends many treatment approaches, tailored to each individual.

Our program starts at 4 weeks. If a resident is still at risk of relapse or their condition has not yet stabilized, they can continue in the program for another 3–6 months, allowing body and brain to become fully free of substances and return to normal. Residents must not have withdrawal symptoms or severe psychiatric symptoms such as auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia, and no serious physical illness — these must first be treated at a hospital before continuing at our center.

First, check whether the person shows psychiatric symptoms such as severe aggression, hearing voices, or paranoia. If so, they should first be assessed by a psychiatrist at a hospital, as they may need psychiatric medication. If not, the family may need to be firm and persuasive, using reason to show why treatment matters for the person’s own sake. If you cannot persuade them, call us — we can coordinate an experienced ambulance team to bring the person to hospital. They may need hospital detox first if their mood is very unstable; once they improve, we coordinate with the hospital to transfer them to our center to continue treatment.

If family members are unable to bring the person themselves, we provide a pick-up service with staff from the center. Fees depend on distance and the person’s condition — please call us for details.

All information about people in treatment is kept strictly confidential and is never disclosed. We give information to no one but the patient themselves, unless the patient has given permission. Those who wish to keep their real name private may use an alias throughout their stay.

Phones and internet are not used during treatment. We want residents to stay focused on themselves, with fewer outside triggers, for the best possible recovery. Families who want updates can call the center director at any time.

Family may visit after the first 2 weeks of treatment, subject to approval by the treatment team, as some residents’ conditions may not yet be stable. Visitors must be immediate family members approved by the patient. Families can also call the center director for updates.

If you take regular medication, bring it with you. The center will manage and dispense your regular medicines for you.

For minor illness, the center has a first-aid room with a physician available for consultation and medication. For serious illness, we notify the family and arrange transfer to a hospital for further care.

We never use force. We talk things through, seek to understand the resident, and give them space to express what is on their mind first. If that does not resolve things, we may limit certain privileges — such as television or certain activities — to help the person settle and reflect on their emotions.

If someone shows severe aggression, hears voices, or becomes paranoid, they should be assessed by a psychiatrist at a hospital first, as psychiatric medication may be needed alongside treatment.

We have safeguards against self-harm: close monitoring, regular depression screening, and keeping potentially dangerous items such as ropes and sharp objects out of reach. If someone is at high risk of suicide — repeated self-harm, or frequently talking about self-harm or suicide — they should first be assessed by a psychiatrist at a hospital, as antidepressant treatment may be needed.

The center controls all entry and exit. Staff, visitors, and residents are searched, all items brought in are inspected every time, and residents take periodic urine drug tests to check for new use or remaining substances in the body.

Living at a residential center puts distance between you and the triggers that pull you back toward substance use — a real break from the environment you used to be in. Our center offers a wide range of mental health programs and therapies that help you focus on recovery far more effectively.

Mindfulness meditation, music therapy, exercise therapy, art therapy, cooking therapy, gardening therapy, family therapy, and therapeutic community.

Each person enters treatment with different goals and different problems, so treatment must be designed to fit each individual. Working together with the center, every resident consults on their personal situation to find the treatment program that addresses their problems — alongside the work of quitting substances.

In group therapy, each participant shares opinions and exchanges the problems they have faced — giving one another encouragement and building healthy motivation to find the right way to quit drugs or alcohol.

The center is embraced by green nature — calm and deeply relaxing — in Nakhon Nayok province, close to Bangkok. You stay in a private, resort-like residential setting that is quiet and comfortable, with amenities that help restore both mind and body.

Our team consists of specialists in addiction treatment: psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals with specific expertise in addiction — so every resident gets therapy activities suited to them and can successfully quit alcohol and drugs.

1) Building rapport and agreeing on the terms of care; 2) counseling and discussing the problems; 3) understanding the person’s situation to analyze causes and needs; 4) planning solutions and choosing the right treatment program; 5) concluding the process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you change your thinking and behavior for the long term — treating addiction by building new behaviors into lasting habits, restoring a positive outlook, and helping you see the good in yourself again.

Group therapy is highly effective — as effective as individual treatment. Participants talk, exchange views, and share the experiences they have each been through, building encouragement among people facing similar struggles. This leads to effective treatment and a smooth return to everyday life in society.

Family is among the most important sources of support for someone in recovery — a vital source of encouragement and comfort. Surveys find that people in treatment want their families to speak kindly, without sarcasm or scolding, and to stop bringing up past mistakes.

Cooking is a genuinely effective therapeutic activity. It builds concentration, gets the body moving, and completing a dish creates a real sense of pride and accomplishment — all of which support the mental health of people in treatment.

Music therapy is not limited to playing an instrument yourself. Listening to music is music therapy too — it reduces stress and anxiety, builds confidence and self-expression, and stimulates imagination and analytical thinking.

Treatment here is not only about medication. We offer a wide range of rehabilitation activities that help change thinking and attitudes while strengthening physical health — helping residents stay out of the cycle of substance use for good.

With consistent exercise therapy for at least 6 months, people in treatment can experience natural happiness — and ultimately leave substance use behind.

Art therapy offers many activities that build concentration and creativity on the path to recovery: painting, drawing, finger painting, coloring, sculpting, carving, knitting, weaving, crafts, and more.

No artistic skill is needed — you do not need to know how to draw. The heart of art therapy is the process: building connection and telling your story through the art you create.

Don’t worry about fitting in. We have designed this place to feel like a retreat — relaxing, calm, and private, like staying at your own vacation home — with plenty of activities that lift your state of mind and help you respect and value yourself again.

Yes. You can consult our mental health professionals at DAY ONE REHABILITATION CENTER. We have a wide range of specialists ready to counsel and treat you so your condition improves and you can return to society with confidence.

If you may have social anxiety disorder, or are living with it, and want treatment to prevent drug or alcohol problems from developing, we recommend consulting our psychiatrists for effective treatment — so you can live steadily and return to society smoothly.

There is currently no medication approved to treat antisocial personality disorder itself. However, doctors may prescribe medication for related symptoms — such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, or antipsychotics. We recommend coming in for a consultation so the condition can be followed closely.