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Ketamine Rehab Thailand

Break free from ketamine addiction in a safe setting far away from the people, places, and situations that contribute to your dependency. Our ketamine rehab centre provides personalised recovery programmes to help you escape the cycle of addiction for good.

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Our Approach to
Ketamine Addiction Treatment

Our person-centred, trauma-informed approach to treating ketamine addiction focuses on addressing any co-occurring mental health conditions that contribute to your dependency so you can navigate life confidently without substances.

We help you understand how your addiction works and equip you with healthy coping skills to manage stress and triggers.

To ensure you develop these skills at a sustainable pace, your personalised treatment plan is guided by our Treatment Roadmap. You will work through structured, intentional phases, including detox, therapy, and wellness practices. 

With our low client-to-staff ratio, in our safe, peaceful environment, you will find the space and support needed to build a life free from ketamine addiction.

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Helen Wells, Clinical Director
Certified Trauma Professional (PACFA)

Personalised Ketamine Addiction Treatment
at The Dawn Thailand

Your treatment plan is deeply personalised and follows our proven Treatment Roadmap. This carefully structured process combines medically supervised detox (if required), intensive therapy and holistic wellness practices to help you build foundations for lasting sobriety.

 

Professionally Managed
Withdrawal

Weeks 1 to 2

Upon arriving at The Dawn, you will receive a comprehensive medical evaluation to determine your level of dependency and whether or not you need detox. 

If detox is needed, it will take place at our peaceful Thailand setting, where our experienced medical team will ensure you’re safe, comfortable, and well supported throughout.

Managing Triggers and
Cravings

Weeks 2 to 5

Next, we focus on helping you manage triggers and cravings without needing ketamine. 

You will learn to recognize situations that previously led you to substance use and develop healthier ways to cope with these moments.

Therapies include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to shift harmful thought patterns
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to regulate emotions and reduce impulsivity
  • Mindfulness and grounding techniques to stay present and connected
  • Wellness practices to support emotional and physical balance

You will also create your personalized Relapse Prevention Plan to maintain your progress long-term.

Addressing Underlying
Causes

Weeks 5 to 12

This phase is critical for lasting recovery. We address the root causes that drove your ketamine use, including underlying mental health conditions, unresolved trauma, or emotional difficulties.

Therapies may include:

  • EMDR and trauma-focused approaches to process past experiences
  • Somatic therapies to help you reconnect with your body and emotions
How long is ketamine addiction treatment?
Treatment typically lasts 60 days, but the duration depends on the severity of your addiction, personal circumstances, and how you respond to therapy and detox. If you have co-occurring mental health conditions or complex underlying issues, a longer stay of around 90 days provides more comprehensive care. Following your initial assessment, we'll recommend the appropriate treatment length for your circumstances.
How is ketamine addiction treated?
Our approach recognises that ketamine addiction often develops when people use the drug to cope with underlying mental health issues. To help you achieve lasting sobriety, we address both your symptoms and their root causes. Our treatment combines evidence-based Western therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR with holistic Eastern practices including mindfulness, yoga, and massage. This comprehensive approach equips you with healthy coping skills to handle life's challenges without turning to substances. Your treatment plan is personalised based on your personal recovery goals and guided by our Treatment Roadmap. This ensures you progress through treatment at the right pace for you, so you're never overwhelmed as you build the foundation for a drug-free life. Through this intensive work, you will understand how your addiction works and learn how to recognize your triggers so you can maintain your sobriety when you return home.
How is The Dawn's ketamine addiction treatment different to others?
We are the only CARF-accredited rehab in Asia, which means you will receive the same standard of care as the leading treatment centres in the U.S., with evidence-based therapies, rigorous safety protocols, and a person-centred, trauma-informed approach guiding every step of your recovery. This comes at a fraction of the cost of comparable Western facilities, allowing you to invest in longer, more comprehensive treatment without compromising on quality. Unlike one-size-fits-all programmes, we begin by assessing your unique situation and tailoring your treatment plan accordingly. Our Treatment Roadmap then guides you through structured phases at a pace that works for you, ensuring you build solid foundations for lasting recovery without being overwhelmed. Treatment takes place in our peaceful, resort-style setting away from party scenes and daily triggers. While outpatient programmes leave you exposed to these temptations, our structured environment lets you focus entirely on recovery without distractions.
What happens after treatment?
After treatment, your recovery support continues in multiple ways. If you need more time before returning home, our Step Down Programme offers continued guidance by allowing you to come and go as you practice your new coping skills in real-world settings. Once you are back home, our free Lifetime Aftercare Programme provides bi-weekly online group sessions with professionals and peers, ensuring you're never alone in maintaining your sobriety. You will also join our alumni programme, a worldwide network of individuals who have overcome ketamine addiction and are dedicated to supporting each other's continued success. This comprehensive aftercare system significantly reduces relapse risk and helps you sustain the progress you've worked so hard to achieve.
How does the quality of care compare to the rehabs in the US or UK?
You can trust that your care meets the same rigorous standards as high-quality treatment facilities in the US and UK. As Asia's only CARF-accredited rehab, we adhere to the strict guidelines for clinical care and safety that govern top-tier treatment centres in the US. This means we use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to your individual needs rather than the 12 Step one-size-fits-all model. We also provide onsite detox with 24/7 medical support. We maintain a 90% programme completion rate, with 96% of our clients recommending The Dawn to others. This exceptional standard of care comes at significantly lower costs than comparable Western facilities, allowing you to invest in longer, more comprehensive treatment without compromising on quality.
Isn’t Thailand known for easy ketamine access? Won’t that increase my relapse risk?
Our facility is intentionally located away from major cities and nightlife areas on tranquil riverfront grounds near Chiang Mai, completely removed from environments where substances are easily accessible. More importantly, you will be immersed in a deeply therapeutic experience with 24/7 support from our team. Our low client to staff ratio guarantees you are never alone during vulnerable moments, and our structured daily schedule keeps you engaged in meaningful recovery work. As your progress builds, we gradually introduce exposure therapy in a safe, clinical setting, helping you develop the skills to manage real-world temptations with confidence. This combination of a calm environment, structured support, and real-life preparation creates the ideal conditions for lasting recovery.
Is language a barrier in Thai rehabs?
Not at The Dawn. All therapy sessions, medical care, and daily activities are provided in English. Our team speaks fluent English and includes licensed professionals trained in the US, UK, and Australia, so you will never have to worry about being misunderstood or lost in translation. Our top three client groups by country are from the US, UK, and Australia, creating a familiar cultural environment for your recovery journey.

How long is ketamine addiction treatment?

Treatment typically lasts 60 days, but the duration depends on the severity of your addiction, personal circumstances, and how you respond to therapy and detox.

If you have co-occurring mental health conditions or complex underlying issues, a longer stay of around 90 days provides more comprehensive care.

Following your initial assessment, we'll recommend the appropriate treatment length for your circumstances.




Staying at Our Ketamine Addiction Rehab in Thailand

Your stay at The Dawn allows for the perfect balance between therapeutic work and essential downtime. You will have focused therapy sessions, participate in holistic activities, then retreat to your private room surrounded by nature, with access to wellness facilities when you need them.

Here’s an example of what a typical day looks like at our ketamine rehab:

07:00: Group Exercise
08:00: Breakfast
09:30: Process Group / Offsite NA / AA meeting
11:00: Group Therapy / Group Activity
12:00: Lunch
12:45: Focus Group
14:30: Individual Therapy / Fitness Training / Mindfulness Meditation / TMS (optional)
18:00: Dinner
19:00: Wind Down / Massage
20:00: Daily Journal Time
21:30: Bedtime

Holistic Treatment from World-class Clinicians
 

At The Dawn, holistic wellness practices like mindfulness, yoga, and massage work alongside your therapy sessions to strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing and prepare you for a drug-free future.

This integrated treatment is provided by compassionate, experienced specialists trained at top institutions in the UK, US, and Australia. 

We maintain strict standards when choosing our clinical team to ensure you receive the highest level of care for your ketamine addiction and any underlying issues.

 

A Safe, Luxury Setting Designed for Recovery

Recovery requires more than just therapy. You need a peaceful environment where you can truly rest and rebuild your strength, far from any influences that could pull you back to old patterns.

Our resort-style facility outside Chiang Mai offers this peaceful sanctuary, with beautiful riverside grounds that promote calm and reflection.

With access to your own room and various wellness facilities, you will have the space to recharge and reset without distractions. 

Lasting Support After You Leave

The support you receive here does not stop when you leave our facility.

Our Free Lifetime Aftercare Programme offers regular online group sessions with professional therapists and peers who have overcome ketamine addiction. This helps keep you accountable and on track.

As part of our alumni programme, you will also have access to a network of people who have walked the same path as you and understand the challenges of staying clean.

And in case you need more time to find your footing again before going home, our Step Down Programme allows you to come and go as you practice your recovery skills in real-world settings.

Why Choose The Dawn for Ketamine Addiction Rehab

Asia’s only CARF-accredited rehab
CARF is the gold-standard for U.S. rehab centres, ensuring adherence to the highest international standards of client care, safety, and evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs.

World-class care at 1/3 the price
Get the same standard of care you’d expect from top Western facilities at around one third of the price. Our lower cost allows for longer stays, giving you the time and space needed for deeper recovery.

Western-trained expert clinical team
Our expert team of psychiatrists and addiction specialists, trained in the UK, US, and Australia, brings international experience and trusted clinical insight to support your recovery at every stage.

Specialised treatment for dual diagnosis
Our integrated approach treats both addiction and underlying mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, helping you build a stronger foundation for long-term wellbeing.

Free lifetime aftercare support
Stay connected after treatment with free, therapist-led online group sessions held twice a month. Our ongoing support helps you stay grounded and supported, no matter where life takes you.

Relapse warranty for peace of mind
Commit to recovery with complete confidence. We offer a relapse warranty for those who complete 12 weeks of treatment. You can return for 28 days at no cost if you relapse within a year.

Why Choose Thailand for Ketamine Rehab
 

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Medically supervised detox

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How does the quality of care compare to the rehabs in the US or UK?

You can trust that your care meets the same rigorous standards as high-quality treatment facilities in the US and UK.

As Asia's only CARF-accredited rehab, we adhere to the strict guidelines for clinical care and safety that govern top-tier treatment centres in the US. This means we use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to your individual needs rather than the 12 Step one-size-fits-all model.

We also provide onsite detox with 24/7 medical support. We maintain a 90% programme completion rate, with 96% of our clients recommending The Dawn to others.

This exceptional standard of care comes at significantly lower costs than comparable Western facilities, allowing you to invest in longer, more comprehensive treatment without compromising on quality.



Inpatient vs Outpatient Ketamine Rehab

Inpatient ketamine rehab removes you from daily triggers and provides comprehensive support that outpatient therapy cannot match. 

At The Dawn, all aspects of care, from evidence-based therapy and medical support to holistic wellness and peer community are integrated in one location. This allows you to focus entirely on recovery.

Inpatient – Creates the space for focused healing by removing you completely from party environments and social pressures that contribute to your addiction.

Outpatient – Increases relapse risk as it keeps you exposed to club scenes and social triggers that led to ketamine addiction while trying to balance treatment with daily life.

Inpatient – Provides round-the-clock care with detox, therapy, and wellness activities all happening at one facility.

Outpatient – Leaves gaps in care where you manage withdrawal and cravings alone between scheduled appointments.

Inpatient – Speeds up your recovery through intensive daily treatment combining medical care, individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic practices.

Outpatient – Slows recovery with once or twice weekly therapy sessions that demand strong willpower during high-risk moments.

Inpatient – Eliminates coordination stress by offering all treatment services (detox, therapy, medical oversight, wellness activities) in one place.

Outpatient – Creates additional stress as you juggle appointments with different providers across multiple locations.

Inpatient – Builds lasting connections through group sessions where you work alongside others overcoming similar ketamine dependency challenges.

Outpatient – Isolates you with individual sessions only, cutting you off from the support and shared experiences of others who have overcome ketamine addiction.

Stories of Hope and Healing

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"I'm going home with hope," Jessica's addiction recovery journey at The Dawn Rehab Thailand

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Paul's Experience: What Rehab at The Dawn Really Feels Like

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Michael's Testimonial: Reflection on his time at The Dawn

We accept all major international insurance plans

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