Frequently Asked Questions

We treat a wide variety of process and substance addictions. Our substance addiction treatment programme treats alcohol and drug addictions, while our process addiction treatment includes eating, gambling and sex. We also treat co-occurring disorders that frequently occur with addiction, such as depression and anxiety; as well as treating trauma – which is often one of the causes of addiction.

Our approach to addiction treatment includes a contemporary, smart, physical and holistic treatment programme, which we are globally recognised for in the behavioural health profession community. The main treatment we use is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a highly tailored approach modified to each individual’s specific needs.

We also use the renowned 12 Steps method which our clinical team have adapted to be culturally sensitive and suit modern-day addictions. The core programme is enhanced with Mindfulness Therapy (therapeutic meditation techniques) and personalised Exercise Therapy.

We offer an evidence-based therapy called EMDR for clients who are also experiencing PTSD or trauma symptoms.

The Cabin Chiang Mai is licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health.

Treatment at our centre is administered by a team of licensed, Western trained psychologists and drug and alcohol counselling specialists, who have over 80 years of combined experience in treating addictions. The Cabin also has a fulltime medical staff who specialise in addiction treatment that is headed by a leading Thai psychiatrist with nursing staff who are onsite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Inpatient rehab gives you the opportunity to work through your addiction for a significant time period without the interruptions and distractions of daily life. By engaging in an inpatient programme, you can consider all aspects of life, find out the root cause of issues, evaluate living patterns and relationships, and eventually reprioritise and restructure your life to start living in a healthy and fulfilling way.

During your rehab, you will experience complete honesty with yourself in an environment that is nurturing, supportive and healing. You will have structure, supervision, no access to drugs or alcohol, no negative influences, therapy options, a balanced diet, and tools for recovery. You will be able to completely focus on yourself.

The Cabin inpatient programme combines a unique and personalised programme with a variety of therapeutic approaches in a setting that gives each client the necessary tools to succeed in ongoing recovery. Inpatient treatment can give you a new chance at life and help you realise that suffering from a bad disease does not make you a bad person. You can begin again with the tools and support that are given to you throughout the duration of the programme (including aftercare).

Our drug and alcohol addiction treatment programmes include private accommodation, all meals, individual counselling, group addiction therapy sessions, physical therapy, massage therapy, weekly excursions and aftercare (detailed in Q#15) – plus our special 3 day Family Programme.

We offer a 28 day accelerated programme, 60 or 90 day recovery programme, and a tailored-duration programme. Your length of stay depends on your individual needs and your treatment plan is personalised to suit your requirements.

From Monday to Friday, daily routines typically include group therapy, one-on-one therapy, fitness therapy, mindfulness coaching and other therapeutic workshops.

On Saturday mornings, clients participate in art or drum therapy, while afternoons are for personal phone time or they can make use of our professional grooming services. Sunday are reserved for fun day trips or excursions around Chiang Mai.

An example of a day in The Cabin from the weekly schedule is as follows:

The Cabin encourages clients to experience fun activities every Sunday by joining excursions that are professionally managed and clients are also attended to by The Cabin clinical support staff. You will be able to go on a number of different excursions once a week (Sunday), depending on the duration of your programme.

The Cabin encourages clients to experience fun activities every Sunday by joining