Siam Rehab

09/01/2026

Mini Practices for Support Today

When recovery feels unstable or overwhelming, small actions can help you stay steady through the day. Here are three simple practices many people use between sessions or during difficult moments.

Breathing
Slow breathing helps calm the stress response. A longer exhale signals the body to settle, which can reduce anxiety and physical tension.

Simple day planning
Planning only the next few hours reduces mental overload. It helps the day feel more predictable and easier to manage without adding pressure.

Triggers and alternative actions
Pausing before reacting creates space between an urge and a decision. Choosing a safer action in that moment can prevent escalation and help you stay aligned with your recovery goals.

These are not treatments or solutions.
They are practical tools you can use anytime to support stability, focus, and emotional regulation during the day.

03/01/2026

The new year is a practical time to start treatment, not just think about it.

If you’ve been wanting to stop but keep putting it off, it’s usually not a motivation problem. Without structure and support, addiction tends to win — even when intentions are serious.

Rehab isn’t something you wait for until everything falls apart.
It’s for the moment when it becomes clear that doing this alone isn’t working.

For families, this is also about action.
Not more convincing, not waiting for another crisis — but bringing in real help that takes some of the weight off everyone involved.

January works simply because it creates space. Fewer excuses. Fewer delays.

If the idea of treatment keeps coming up, it’s worth taking seriously.

27/12/2025

Our counselors know how to have fun too 🥰

26/12/2025

Our 2025 Christmas gathering🎀

In the photos you see only our staff. Client confidentiality always comes first. But the celebration itself was shared — good food, conversations, laughter, a decorated dining space, a few Christmas trees, and the feeling that for one evening, everyone could simply breathe.

We want to wish happy holidays to everyone who has been with us before, those who are with us now, and those who are still thinking about reaching out for help.

Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!

20/12/2025

They say I’m therapeutic 🐶

I’m not sure who decided that. I just sit really close and refuse to leave. When someone’s quiet, I stay. When someone’s tense, I slowly lean my entire body on them. Sometimes I lick a hand. That’s my professional opinion.

Xmas is in two days. I’m wearing a holiday vest, living at a rehab, hanging out with the clients, and taking my job very seriously.

Payment is accepted in ear scratches. Treats will be located anyway. 🎁

17/12/2025

When Everything Looks Fine, but Feels Hard to Hold Together
The week before Christmas often looks calm from the outside. Work is getting done, plans are in place, things appear manageable. And that is often when people quietly realize how much effort it takes just to keep everything from slipping.

If addiction has been sitting in the background this year - no major blowups, but no real relief either - this may sound familiar. Constant self-monitoring. Constant negotiating with yourself. Telling yourself you will deal with it in January. It is not a crisis. It is the fatigue that comes from holding the same tension day after day.

Reaching out for support right now does not have to mean a dramatic decision or a major disruption. Sometimes it is simply a chance to say, honestly, where you are, without pretending that everything is under control.

Do you really want to step into another new year carrying the same strain you have been managing for months?

If you want to talk things through calmly and in confidence, message us for a private consultation.

12/12/2025

As hard as it is to believe, 2026 is only a couple of weeks away. Have you set your goals yet? You’re a strong, driven person — when you decide something, you make it happen. It’s not about dreaming; it’s about doing.

For example, this year I worked out several times a week — partly because getting sick is expensive, and partly because I simply enjoy not feeling like a wreck. In 2026, I’m planning to push myself a bit further and get even stronger.

09/12/2025

Here is an almost-Christmas story from one of our clients from . He asked to keep his name private. The spelling and punctuation have been left exactly as he wrote them. As you can see, he clearly has a bit of a writer’s touch!

Been in Thailand gettin’ sorted wi’ the drink. Didn’t tell no one back home - dead embarrassing, that. Plus half the lads wouldn’t understand anyway. I were just sick of bein’ a mess, simple as.

So I’m in , killin’ time in duty free before flyin’ back to Liverpool. Live round Baltic Triangle now, if that matters. Just wanderin’ about, lookin’ at chocolate, mindin’ me own.

Then I hear this proper loud laugh - that laugh you know straight away. Turn round and there they are: two lads from me scruffy days. The pair I used to go on them "weekenders" with that lasted five days and half me dignity.

They clock me instantly.
- "Lid! Where’ve ya been hidin’, la?"
One’s already got a basket full o’ bevvy, the other’s holdin’ some whisky like he’s James Bond or somethin’. I knew exactly what they were up to - I was the same soft lad back then.

They start bringin’ up old stories, all the daft stuff I’m tryin’ to forget. For them it’s nostalgia. For me it’s why I ended up in a clinic sweatin’ through me t-shirt for three days straight.

Then:
- "You not grabbin’ anythin’, la"?
- "Go ‘ed, treat yourself. It’s cheap!"

I swear, a year ago I’d have been right there wi’ them, arguin’ which bottle gets you "nicest drunk". Now I couldn’t even be arsed pretendin’.

Didn’t wanna explain I’d been in rehab or any of that. They don’t need me life story.
So I just go:
- "Nah la, I’m good. Grabbin’ chocolate for the missus."

They looked at me like, "sound, whatever", and carried on fillin’ the basket. That’s it. No drama, no questions.

But it hit me a bit. ’Cause that used to be me - stuffin’ bottles in me bag before I even checked me gate. And this time… nothing. No pull. No twitch. Just a quiet "nah".

Got on me flight feelin’ weirdly steady. Not proud or anythin’ - just steady. Like I’d stepped out of one life and into another without any fireworks.

Got on the plane and that was that. Nothin’ else to it.

04/12/2025

The holiday period often increases stress, alcohol use, and relapse risk — not only for individuals, but for families who are trying to cope.
If you’re worried about someone you care about, you don’t need to wait until January to ask for support or explore options.
A short conversation and early planning can make the season safer and less overwhelming for everyone involved.

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30/11/2025

January is the busiest month for rehab worldwide.
If you’re planning a fresh start in the new year, it’s best to secure your place now.
You can reserve in December and begin your program in January — with priority intake and full arrival coordination.
If needed, our clinical team can offer a short pre-admission check-in to help you stay stable through the holidays.

23/11/2025

23/11/2025

An overview video of the expansive Siam Rehab grounds. Beautiful nature, a serene atmosphere, a gym, a dining hall, an outdoor pool, a massage room, and, of course, patient cottages. All of this contributes to successful recovery.