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Effective GHB Addiction Treatment in Thailand at The Cabin Chiang Mai

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Effective Treatment Options for GHB Addiction

GHB addiction is not as common as other drug treatments like Heroin or Cocaine, but it is more common than one might think. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant and is considered a club drug. Its most common form is an odourless, colourless liquid that may be combined with alcohol or taken on its own.

The first part of a GHB addict’s journey to recovery often involves an intervention. This is the time when the addict may take some time to reflect or go directly to a GHB addiction treatment centre. During this period, the support of friends and family members is extremely important.

At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we offer a 3-day family treatment programme to support those affected by addiction. Join us to gain insight into the nature of addiction and strengthen your support network.

For mild GHB addiction, outpatient treatment is an option, allowing individuals to maintain their daily obligations. However, for those unable to function in daily life, We recommend inpatient GHB addiction treatment. The duration of our inpatient rehab programme varies based on the severity of the addiction, with clients typically staying for at least a month, and extended stays of up to 90 days are common.

Is Medically Supervised Detox Required for GHB Addiction Treatment?

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At The Cabin, we prioritise your safety and well-being throughout your treatment journey. That’s why we offer a supervised detox programme right here on-site, at no extra cost to you. Our dedicated medical staff will be there for you, ensuring your comfort and security.

If you’ve struggled with GHB abuse before, detox may bring about withdrawal symptoms like sweating, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. We understand that these symptoms can take a toll on your overall well-being.

You might forget to stay hydrated or find it hard to think clearly due to lack of sleep. Rest assured, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our trusted treatment facility is equipped to help you manage these symptoms, making your recovery process more comfortable. Once your body is free from substances, you can embark on your addiction programme with the guidance of a compassionate counsellor. Together, we’ll work towards your long-term recovery and well-being.

Why Choose The Cabin Chiang Mai Residential Rehab for GHB Treatment?

At The Cabin Chiang Mai, our efforts in effectively treating a wide variety of addictions have been recognised by the global medical community. Our residential rehab centre is comprised of Western-trained counsellors who possess decades of combined experience treating GHB addiction and other disorders pertaining to substance abuse. The Cabin GHB treatment method uses mindfulness therapy, Changing Pathway programmes for addiction recovery, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) together to develop an incredibly effective GHB treatment programme. Our addiction recovery experts are also trained to help our clients personalise their relapse prevention plans to best facilitate the after-rehab recovery process and avoid relapse situations. When you choose The Cabin Chiang Mai, you can enjoy complete peace of mind that our inpatient GHB treatment services are safe, effective and affordable.

The Benefits of Inpatient Therapy for GHB Addiction

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

Many GHB users from secondary substance addiction. This can happen when they mix GHB usage with meth, alcohol, and other club drugs. It is pertinent that you avoid hiding other conditions from your addiction counsellor. When you are upfront with us, we can treat both of your substance addictions simultaneously.

Secluded Location

We understand that some of our clients’ homes and their peers were the cause of their addiction. You do not have to feel trapped any longer. The location of our rehab centre allows you to take a step back and tackle the recovery process with a clear mind. Having been removed completely from the triggers of your GHB addiction, our exotic location will not just calm you but keep you grounded from the inside out.

Stress-Free Environment

Our staff members schedule treatment sessions for our clients. We provide laundry services to ensure that our clients always have clean and fresh clothes to wear. Our rehab facilities even offer well-planned, delicious and healthy meals. We also teach mindfulness meditation and incorporate yoga sessions, reiki treatments and massage therapy. During residential GHB dependency treatment, the only thing clients need to worry about is getting healthy!

Confidentiality

The Cabin Chiang Mai takes the utmost care to preserve our clients’ privacy. No one from your background will know you are in addiction treatment.

24-Hour Care

We keep our clients safe by having clinical and medical staff members working around the clock. If you do not feel well, you can always get immediate medical care.

Comprehensive Treatment Programme

We want our clients to feel their best. The Cabin Chiang Mai offers beneficial therapies such as drama therapy, art classes, yoga classes, physical fitness classes and many more.

“This place has lifted me up from a rock bottom (suicide) state. With the support and advice given to me from the staff at the facility, I am well on the way to a great future. One I was never going to have if I hadn’t come to The Cabin.

What Happens After GHB Addiction Treatment?

The main driving force behind GHB addiction treatment is to help each client return to his or her original life without further drug dependence. When we determine that a client is ready to enter the real world again, he or she will be encouraged to take trips outside our rehab facilities. For example, we may take our clients on local walks or visit a local restaurant so that they can get acquainted with life after addiction.

Next, we will get the entire family involved by arranging a simple day out. This allows our clients to bond with their families again. If family members are unavailable in a certain client’s case, we will get them to bond with trusted friends, who are not associated with their past drug use.

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GHB addiction treatments will also be followed up with therapy. This helps our clients deal with various issues that may arise in a sympathetic and kind way. For example, some clients feel embarrassed about their previous behaviour. They may find it difficult to approach certain family members even after becoming clean from drugs.

As new recovering addicts need a long time to fully adapt to their new life, the process may demand a significant amount of willpower and dedication. Our counsellors and therapists will stay in touch with our clients to ensure that they have a strong support network that keeps them working toward a sober life. We also offer a sober house in Chiang Mai City where clients can continue their aftercare treatment within a therapeutic environment while taking ownership and responsibility for their own recovery.

Get Help for GHB Addiction Today!

If you or a loved one is using GHB regularly, it is never too early to call The Cabin Chiang Mai via our toll-free numbers that appear in the menu or fill out our contact form. Inpatient GHB addiction treatment is available to anyone. If the addiction is tackled early on, you will find that it is easier to overcome your pain. In addition to the treatment programme available at The Cabin Chiang Mai, we also offer this programme for young men at The Edge and the LGBT+ community.

The sooner an addiction is treated, the higher the chances are for a successful recovery.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT ADDICTION

GHB Addiction Treatment FAQS

Also known as Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, GHB is a drug that comes as either a white powdery substance or an odourless liquid. Its street names include Goop, Liquid X and Liquid Ecstasy. GHB is also mixed with alcohol at raves and dance clubs, which was meant to incapacitate someone during a possible date rape attempt.

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has classified GHB as a predatory drug. The reason is that the drug increases suggestibility and passivity in the victim. Additionally, the victim will have no recollection of events that happened while under the influence of the drug. Unfortunately, GHB is easy to manufacture, making it cheap and readily available.

Gamma hydroxybutyric acid is also classified as a Schedule 1 Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant. This meant that the drug had high abuse potential. Although the most common illicit use of GHB is for enhancing an individual’s ability to enjoy socialization at parties, bodybuilders are also known abusers of the drug. They believe that GHB can help stimulate muscle growth by elevating certain levels of the human growth hormone.

Many people mistakenly have the mindset that GHB is a substance that’s not addictive and relatively harmless. Those are false claims. GHB is an addictive drug. The drug can cause severe and prolonged withdrawal symptoms. GHB has managed to stay under the radar for some time because information on GHB addiction and rehab treatment was not readily available. Previously, it was only known as a date rape drug. However, this is quickly changing.

Individuals use GHB by dosing at a one or three-hour interval. Some of them may take heavier doses at night. Basically, dosing happens around the clock. That is why GHB addiction can develop quickly. Most addicts develop an addiction in just a few weeks.

GHB addicts use the substance as an anti-ageing substance, a weight loss product, a workout booster, a sleep aid or an antidepressant. The systematic and daily pattern of their GHB intake places them at a much greater risk for GHB addiction. In most cases, the individual does not even realise that they are using the drug around the clock.

Some GHB addicts treat the drug like they have found the ideal supplement. They may even swear by the “wonderful” benefits they feel they are seeing. However, they are not aware of their own radical and bizarre behaviour changes. For example, head snaps – the individual’s head suddenly snaps back in an involuntary motion. A GHB user may experience several minutes of blackouts and twitching after a dose. Head-snapping typically occurs after that.

Such episodes may occur only after heavy doses or after every dose. In most cases, GHB addicts will have no recollection of these episodes.

The addictive effects of GHB depend on the size of the dose. When taken in small doses, individuals can feel instant relief from their depression or anxiety while others may experience drowsiness and euphoria. Still, others can display aggressive behaviour or have visual hallucinations. Some of the common effects of high GHB doses include:

  • Coma
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Unconsciousness
  • Lowered body temperature
  • Slowed breathing
  • Drop in heart rate
  • Seizures
  • Death

The effects of GHB usage can worsen when combined with other illicit substances such as ecstasy, cocaine, alcohol or marijuana. However, GHB usage can be fatal even without other drugs. High doses of the drug may result in severe respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, intense seizures and death.

Individuals who have been taking GHB for long periods of time—whether as prescribed by a doctor or recreationally—can experience a wide variety of symptoms, including:

  • Seizures
  • Extreme levels of anxiety
  • Pain in muscles
  • Cardiovascular collapse
  • Oral infections and mouth sores
  • Respiratory depression
  • Amnesia
  • Headaches
  • Slurred speech
  • Hallucinations
  • Difficulty concentrating

GHB inpatient addiction recovery programmes, which are facilitated in luxury rehab centres, can cost more than US$30,000 per month. If you do not have any insurance coverage, GHB inpatient addiction treatment can be costly.

If you are suffering from a mild GHB addiction, and opt for an outpatient service, you may need to pay approximately US$1,000 per month. It is possible that you may also need to get through a detox programme in a medical facility. Medical detox from GHB can last as long as two weeks with the costs not typically covered by most rehabs as an external medical facility is required.

These things add up to your costs. However, it all depends on your needs and personal choices. Oftentimes, rehab programmes are tailored to your needs. Hence, there are no fixed rates when it comes to GHB treatment.

At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we work out payment plans with our clients so that they can receive the treatments they need immediately, without the worry of money. If you would like more information about our payment options, please contact us.

GHB addiction treatment is typically covered by medical insurance policies meaning you may be able to use your primary medical insurance policy or supplemental health insurance policy to pay for your treatment programme. If you are younger than 26 years, your treatments may be covered by your parents’ insurance plans. It is important that you check if the insurance policies cover a part or the entire cost of the rehab programme. The Cabin Chiang Mai works with a number of different insurance companies, contact us today to see how we can help you.

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