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Phuket Island Rehab is a private residential addiction treatment center established in 2023. Located in Phuket, Thailand, the facility operates as a medically supervised recovery center. It provides integrated care for substance addictions, behavioral disorders, and mental health conditions.

Clinical Achievements and Standards

The facility is recognized by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health. It is among the few licensed addiction and mental health centers in the country. The clinical team reports an 85% success rate for clients who stay longer than 30 days. Most patients travel from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and continental Europe.

Addiction and Mental Health Specializations

The clinic treats a variety of substance use disorders and process addictions. Specialists manage alcohol, opioid, cocaine, and methamphetamine addictions. The facility also addresses behavioral issues like gambling and internet addiction. For patients with dual diagnoses, the team builds mental health support into the primary recovery plan.

Alcohol recovery uses Phase 3 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Physicians prescribe evidence-based options like naltrexone and acamprosate. The clinical team tailors MAT based on co-occurring conditions and medical history. This includes informed consent and genuine engagement with the recovery plan.

For PTSD and trauma, the clinic offers several evidence-based psychotherapy options:

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy
• Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)

Dr. John A. Smith, a physician with 15 years of experience, specializes in these trauma-focused approaches. All programs undergo clinical review by founder Dr. Ponlawat Pitsuwan, an addiction medicine specialist.

Residential Treatment Phasing

Care follows a structured residential pathway lasting 30, 60, or 90 days. Phase 1 covers assessment and detoxification during the first 14 days. Specialists provide 24-hour nursing care for safe, medically supervised withdrawal management. Protocols are substance-specific, with dedicated paths for opioid and benzodiazepine detox.

A full medical work-up is required upon arrival. The team performs vital-sign checks, electrocardiograms, and blood tests for organ function. Refeeding monitoring is available for clients with co-occurring eating disorders. Assessment tools include the SCOFF questionnaire and the Binge Eating Scale.

Holistic and physical therapies complement clinical treatment to support long-term wellness:

• Mindfulness meditation and yoga
• Muay Thai and strength training
• Swimming and beach walks

These activities are part of the daily schedule. They improve physical fitness and mental clarity.

Support for International Patients

International care begins with a free confidential assessment call. The clinic offers private rooms with Wi-Fi, a desk, and a private bathroom. Facilities include a swimming pool, lounge areas, and dining spaces with chef-prepared meals. Aftercare planning begins before discharge to reduce relapse risk.

The structured twelve-month aftercare program provides ongoing support once patients return home. It includes weekly video check-ins with a therapist for the first three months. The team also connects patients with recovery communities and offers medication management guidance. For those unable to travel, an Online Rehab Program is available through telehealth.