Siam Rehab

28/10/2025

🔒 Google’s New Privacy Update

Recently, our Google Business profile received a new note:
“Visits to this place are automatically deleted for all Timeline users.”

What does this mean in simple terms?
👉 If you visit our rehab center, Google will not save this visit in your personal location history (Timeline).
👉 No one looking at your Google account will see that you were here.
👉 This feature is applied to sensitive places such as clinics, mental health services, and rehabilitation centers — to protect your anonymity and privacy.

For us, this is important: your trust and confidentiality always come first. Now Google automatically supports this even more.

💬 If you have questions about how we protect your privacy, feel free to reach out to us directly.

27/10/2025

Why Leaving Home Can Save Your Life in Recovery

When you try to recover in the same place where you drank or used, everything reminds you of it. The bars, the shops, the same friends, the stress from work — every day feels like walking through a minefield. Even with good intentions, it’s too easy to fall back.

That’s why some people decide to leave home for treatment. At in Thailand, the distance itself becomes part of the healing. Far from old triggers, clients live in a calm, private setting. The days are structured: medical care, groups, fitness, meditation. No chaos, no excuses — just the chance to focus fully on recovery.

Leaving home isn’t running away. It’s giving yourself a real chance to break the cycle and start again. Many of our clients say that being far away gave them exactly what they needed: space, safety, and the strength to rebuild their life.

If alcohol or drugs have taken more than they give — maybe distance is what you need too.

17/10/2025

Another story from our client (style preserved)

Awrite, I’m Rory, 39, fae just outside Glasgow. My story’s no’ really special, plenty lads here have the same. I worked in a tech company, decent job, decent money. Lived on ma own, had the cash for clubs, trips, nice motors. Tried a lot o’ things, but honestly, I was bored stiff.

One night I read about ecstasy, folk saying it makes ye feel alive. I bought some in a club, thought it was just for a laugh. But I didnae see how quick it gripped me. Maybe I’ve got the wrong gene or somethin’ — like they say about alcoholics, some bodies just cannae stop once they start.

Soon enough, the savings were gone. Even sold ma car for pennies. At work they noticed — I was too thin, twitchy, eyes darting everywhere. They demoted me, said "get help or you’re out."

When I had clear moments, I hated masel’. Proper disgust. I’d wasted years, nearly everything I’d built. That anger — pure rage at masel’ — it pushed me to Siam Rehab.

Why Thailand? Cos I needed far away. A full change. Glasgow was choking me, every street corner a memory. I wanted tae kill the habit 100%, nae half measures.

Thailand near blew ma mind at first — the heat, the food, the quiet. But the folk in rehab, they were sound. Straight talking, no judgement. I stayed four months, longer than I planned, just to clear every last bit out.

Back home now, in Glasgow again. Still angry at what I lost — but that anger keeps me clean. I don’t want tae go back, not for anything. I’m back at work, lower role but steady. Step by step, I’m coming right.

Rehab worked for me, but it’s no magic. You’ve got to want it, got to fight. Nobody does it for ye.

15/10/2025

Some news from Germany made me think.
The government just restricted online cannabis sales — no more quick orders, only in-person prescriptions at pharmacies. They say easy access created risks.

For me, this connects directly to rehab. In Thailand, some centers have very loose rules. At Siam Rehab it’s the opposite: strict daily structure, medical oversight, controlled medication, regular testing. Not punishment, but safety.

That control saved me. It gave me space to recover without chaos. If alcohol or drugs are taking more than they give — please don’t wait. Help is possible.

10/10/2025

At Siam Rehab we often share real stories from people who came to us for help — always with their permission. These stories show what recovery can look like in everyday life.

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My name is Markus, I’m 41 and from Germany. I worked many years in a big e-commerce company. Stress was constant, computer all day, deadlines every week. At first a few beers in the evening helped me relax. Then it became every evening. Later also in the morning.

In Germany alcohol is everywhere — football games, office parties, business dinners. I told myself it was normal. But I started hiding bottles at home, missing meetings, lying to my wife. That was not normal anymore.

One day my wife said: “Get help, or our marriage is over.” I chose Siam Rehab in Thailand. It felt strange to go so far away, but it was the right step. A quiet place, private room, daily routine. Sport, meditation, small groups. The staff were direct and honest. For the first time in years, my head became clear.

When I returned to , I made another change: I asked for a smaller role at work. Less money, but also less stress — and better for my recovery.

Now it’s almost one year sober. I still get cravings sometimes, but I run, or I call a friend, and the feeling passes. Life is not perfect, but it’s honest now.

If alcohol is taking more than it gives — please don’t wait. Help is possible.

06/10/2025

✨ Meditation as Therapy ✨
I know, if you’ve never tried it, can seem strange—or even a little silly. Sitting still with your eyes closed doesn’t sound like much of a “ ,” right?
But here’s the surprising truth: meditation is more than relaxation. It helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and create space between you and your cravings or negative thoughts. For people in recovery, that space can be life-changing.
If you’ve ever thought, “This isn’t for me,” I’d encourage you to give it a try anyway. Sometimes the simplest tools turn out to be the most powerful. 🌱

01/10/2025

At Siam Rehab we sometimes share personal stories from former clients, with their permission. The words below are from Sanne, a 33-year-old woman from the Netherlands who spent two months with us last year for alcohol and co***ne use. Her story may help others see what recovery can look like in real life.

My name is Sanne, I am 33 from the . Last year I went to Siam Rehab in Thailand. Plan was one month, I stayed two. I was drinking every day and using co***ne too. My life was falling apart.

First days in rehab were hard, but the doctor helped with necessary medication. I wanted to leave, but staff told me: stay today, tomorrow we see. I did that. Slowly it got better. In groups I was nervous, but then I heard people talk same like me. That helped.

Back home it was not easy. In Thailand it felt safe. Here the bars, friends, stress. First weeks I wanted to use again. I called one friend from rehab, she told me remember your day one. That kept me clean.

Now it is ten months. I go meetings, therapy, I walk in the morning. Still sometimes cravings, but now I know what to do. Life is not perfect but it is a lot better. I can sit with my family and not lie.

If you think about rehab: don’t wait too long. It is oke to ask for help.

*Name of client changed for anonymity and not her real photo.

26/09/2025

Stop drinking! Save your liver!

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC reveals a significant increase in advanced liver disease among heavy drinkers in the US, despite no increase in overall alcohol consumption.

Over the past two decades, the prevalence of significant liver fibrosis among heavy drinkers has more than doubled, with rates especially rising in women, older individuals, and those with conditions like obesity or diabetes.

The study suggests that current US guidelines for heavy drinking may be too lenient compared to global standards, prompting a need for reevaluation and improved screening methods to detect alcohol-related liver disease early on.

Serious liver disease is becoming more common among Americans who drink heavily, according to a new study from Keck Medicine of USC in the US state of California. It's not that more people are partying with alcohol.

25/09/2025

💡 Imagine your brain is like a computer. Addiction installs a virus — negative thoughts, bad habits, endless cravings.
At Siam Rehab, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the “software update” that clears out the bugs.
✔ Spot your triggers before they trip you up
✔ Learn real strategies to fight cravings
✔ Replace toxic thoughts with ones that give you strength
✔ Build habits that stick — even when life gets tough

CBT isn’t about lectures. It’s about training your brain to fight back and win. That’s why it’s one of our most trusted therapies at Siam Rehab.

20/09/2025

🌱 Recovery continues beyond rehab
At Siam Rehab, we know the most critical part comes after initial treatment. That’s why our Addiction Aftercare program offers more than just support—it offers a community, purpose, and tools for lifelong sobriety.

✔ Ongoing online support group: stay connected with counsellors, past clients & peers
✔ Peer role models & alumni sharing real stories of challenge & victory
✔ Emphasis on holistic recovery: emotional, physical, spiritual health — reducing relapse through belonging & accountability

You don’t have to walk this path alone. When you’re ready, we’re ready.

📞 +66 979436477 | Chiang Rai, Thailand
👉 Learn more: siamrehab.com/addiction-aftercare/

17/09/2025

🇦🇺 Preparing for Rehab: What Really Helps

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel daunting. A bit of preparation beforehand makes the journey smoother and less stressful for you and your loved ones.

Here are some practical tips:
✅ Pack: passport or ID, any important paperwork, comfy clothes, toiletries, and prescribed medication (with instructions).
🚫 Leave behind: valuables, alcohol, illegal substances, or anything that might get in the way of treatment.
💬 For families: steady encouragement and support before, during, and after rehab can make a real difference to long-term recovery.

At Siam Rehab, we’ll guide you through every stage — from admission to aftercare — so you’re never on your own.

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👉 What’s one thing you’d like to know before starting rehab? Drop it in the comments or send us a private message — we’re here to help.

12/09/2025

Recovery isn’t just groups. It’s also—
• Your first safe breakfast in a while
• A sleep plan that finally sticks
• A counselor who remembers your dog’s name
• A body that starts to exhale

If that sounds like relief, we’re here to talk. Message us privately—confidential.