Holistic Addiction Treatment & Rehabilitation Program

Addiction treatment is not just stopping the substance or getting through withdrawal. It is a process of restoring physical health, mental health, behaviour and daily life so that a person gradually regains control — especially for those who have tried to quit on their own and relapsed, or who also live with a mental health condition. Proper assessment and a well-designed plan from the start make the difference.

Key facts about the Day One program

• Format: residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation in a calm, private setting in Nakhon Nayok, about one hour from Bangkok. See the facilities →
• Length: we recommend at least 4 weeks; the stay is adjusted to each person’s symptoms and needs.
• Approach: medical care, psychotherapy, behaviour change and activities that restore body and mind, combined in an individual treatment plan.
• Care team: a psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team assess, treat and monitor progress throughout. Meet our team →
• Continuing care: a follow-up plan after discharge to support mental health, manage cravings and prevent relapse — at Piti Clinic, our mental health clinic in Bangkok (Pradiphat–Saphan Khwai), or by video call.

All enquiries are confidential

Day One Rehabilitation Center is a residential (inpatient) rehabilitation center in Nakhon Nayok. In a calm, private environment, a psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team assess each resident, plan treatment and arrange rehabilitation activities suited to the individual — from withdrawal care and treatment of co-occurring psychiatric conditions to psychotherapy, behaviour change and preparation to prevent relapse.

The goal is not simply to “quit”, but to help each person understand their own condition, manage cravings and triggers, rebuild family relationships and create a way of living that supports long-term recovery.

How treatment at Day One works, stage by stage

Recovery does not end with withdrawal. It needs continuing care for body, mind and behaviour, so Day One plans treatment individually — from initial assessment and withdrawal care to rehabilitation and follow-up after discharge — to reduce the long-term risk of relapse.

Stage 1: Assessment and an individual treatment plan

Within the first 24–48 hours

A psychiatrist reviews the history of substance use and its effects on physical and mental health, with vital signs, a physical examination and blood tests where indicated. The treatment team then designs an individual plan covering medication, counselling and the most suitable forms of psychotherapy.

Stage 2: Safe, medically supervised withdrawal

Within the first 2 weeks

During detoxification the team monitors and manages withdrawal symptoms, using appropriate medication where needed to ease withdrawal and reduce cravings. The choice and dose of medication depend on the substance and history of use, physical and psychological symptoms, and how each person responds to treatment.

Stage 3: Rehabilitation and relapse prevention

From weeks 2–4 onwards — we recommend at least 4 weeks of treatment

As physical symptoms improve, treatment shifts to restoring physical and mental health and building relapse-prevention skills through group therapy, mindfulness, exercise, yoga, cooking therapy and activities suited to each person. Length of stay is adjusted to symptoms, cravings, environmental risks, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, relapse history and family readiness.

Stage 4: Follow-up care after leaving the center

Ongoing follow-up for 1–2 years

After discharge, continued follow-up reviews mental health, adjusts medication, keeps recovery goals and motivation on track, and plans long-term relapse prevention. Follow-up with our psychiatrists and therapists is available at Piti Clinic, our mental health clinic in the Pradiphat–Saphan Khwai area of Bangkok, or by video call if travelling is difficult — so care continues seamlessly from residential treatment back into everyday life.

Read the full 4-stage process and how long treatment takes →

Daily life during treatment at Day One

A typical day during residential treatment at Day One

Life during residential treatment follows a structured daily timetable that helps residents gradually settle into regular sleep, meals, health care, and activities, with time set aside for therapy, exercise, and rest.

Note: This is a sample daily routine. Times and activities may be adjusted for each resident. Medication and dosing times follow the treatment plan and the doctor's orders, under staff supervision.

A sample week of therapy activities

Treatment at Day One Rehabilitation Center is designed to cover physical health, mental health, changes in thinking and behaviour, and the skills needed to return to everyday life. The treatment team adjusts the activities and their frequency to each person's condition and treatment goals.

Care during your stay

Every resident has different symptoms, needs, and treatment goals, so the treatment team plans care individually, covering individual therapy, group therapy, mental health care, and life-skills activities.

During the stay, each resident sees the psychiatrist at least once a week to review symptoms, assess mental health, and adjust the treatment plan, with additional reviews as symptoms require and at the psychiatrist's discretion. Family therapy is arranged according to the readiness of the resident and the family and the treatment plan.

Note: This is a sample week. The activities, times, and therapists involved may change according to each person's condition and treatment plan.

Frequently asked questions about the program

Do I have to stay at the center, or is outpatient treatment possible?

Day One is a residential rehabilitation center in Nakhon Nayok, best suited to people who cannot stop on their own, relapse often, or have co-occurring psychiatric conditions. If symptoms are less complex and daily life is still manageable, outpatient assessment and treatment are available at Piti Clinic, our mental health clinic in Bangkok.

How long does the program take?

We recommend at least 4 weeks. The first 2 weeks focus on managing withdrawal, followed by rehabilitation and relapse prevention. Length of stay is adjusted to each person’s symptoms, co-occurring conditions and readiness, with follow-up care for 1–2 years after discharge.

Can I be treated if I also have depression, bipolar disorder or psychotic symptoms?

Yes. A psychiatrist assesses and treats co-occurring psychiatric conditions alongside the addiction from the first stage, because the two usually affect each other. See the co-occurring mental health conditions section of What We Treat for details.

How is the family involved, and are visits allowed?

Family is an essential part of treatment. Family therapy helps everyone understand the condition and agree on how to support recovery. Visits and contact during treatment follow each person’s treatment plan, and the team explains the arrangements before admission.

Where does treatment continue after I leave the center?

Follow-up with our psychiatrists and therapists is available at Piti Clinic in the Pradiphat–Saphan Khwai area of Bangkok, or by video call if travelling is difficult, to monitor mental health, adjust medication and prevent relapse.

How is the cost calculated?

Cost depends on the length of stay and the treatment plan the psychiatrist designs for each person. Start with a free, confidential initial consultation: call +66 2-028-7775 or LINE @dayone.