Effective Drug Addiction Treatment for Americans

Why Americans find effective and affordable rehab treatment for drug addiction at The Cabin Chiang Mai

In cities across the U.S.A. including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit and countless others, illicit drug use is a serious problem – and the effects of drug abuse can be seen all around the country – affecting each citizen and the country as a whole. In fact, drug abuse alone costs the U.S. government (and its tax-payers) approximately $181 billion each year, including costs for health care services, police enforcement and incarceration, among other drug-related costs.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million Americans had used illicit drugs in the 30 days prior to the survey taken in 2006. Illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, amphetamine and prescription drugs used non-medically. While most drug use has stayed at approximately the same level over the years, increasing or decreasing by no more than 0.5%, prescription drugs used for recreational purposes has been rising at an alarming rate. From 2002 to 2006, prescription drug abuse by 18-25 year olds jumped from 5.4% to 6.4% and continues to rise.

That’s not to say, however, that everyone who has abused drugs in the past 30 days is addicted. But – it is important to remember that any amount of drug abuse can easily turn into addiction. Sometimes it may seem to happen in the blink of an eye. What started as a casual activity on the weekends with friends, can slowly take over without the user even realizing – until an addiction has been formed.

Drug abuse can lead to serious and permanent effects on the health of the user, including damage to the brain and the central nervous system. Not to mention that drug abuse can also lead to the loss of a job, loss of friends and family, and loss of the ability to function normally in society – all the more reason to treat drug addiction as early as possible, and more and more Americans are choosing to get help at The Cabin Chiang Mai.

Why The Cabin is the right choice for Americans

While the U.S.A. may offer a wide range of rehabilitation centres, both in-patient and out-patient, there are many reasons that Americans are choosing to go overseas for treatment. First off, The Cabin offers world-class facilities at just around 30% of the price of many in-patient treatment centres in the U.S. due to the low operating costs in Thailand yet offers treatment on par with the best American facilities. The Cabin employs only highly qualified, Western-trained counsellors and boasts a 97% treatment completion rate.

Plus, The Cabin is located in one of the most-traveled tourist destinations in the world – Chiang Mai, Thailand. If secrecy from business associates or other influential acquaintances is important, The Cabin is an excellent place to take a “holiday”. The weekly excursions on offer include elephant trekking, cooking classes and zip-lining which allow for the perfect opportunity to take photos to show to co-workers, friends and family back home.

With a beautiful swimming pool and private bungalows overlooking the Ping River, The Cabin offers a peaceful, tropical setting – far from the triggers of drug abuse – so clients can focus on a successful recovery period.