<strong>Thamkrabok: </strong> A Buddhist monastery located 140 kilometers (86 miles) north of Bangkok, Thamkrabok specializes in treating drug addiction. It resembles a small village, with golden-roofed temples and small cottages for the monks and nuns.
Thamkrabok: A Buddhist monastery located 140 kilometers (86 miles) north of Bangkok, Thamkrabok specializes in treating drug addiction. It resembles a small village, with golden-roofed temples and small cottages for the monks and nuns.
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<strong>Thamkrabok's vice abbot:</strong> Vichit Akkachitto, the vice abbot of Thamkrabok.
Thamkrabok's vice abbot: Vichit Akkachitto, the vice abbot of Thamkrabok.
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<strong>Resident British monk: </strong>Peter Suparo is a British monk who has been living at the monastery on and off since 2002.
Resident British monk: Peter Suparo is a British monk who has been living at the monastery on and off since 2002.
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<strong>A new life: </strong>Australian<strong> </strong>Luke Barker, a former meth addict who is about to ordain as a monk.
A new life: Australian Luke Barker, a former meth addict who is about to ordain as a monk.
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<strong>'The Sacca': </strong>New arrivals at Thamkrabok have to take a special oath called a Sacca, promising to never touch drugs again.
'The Sacca': New arrivals at Thamkrabok have to take a special oath called a Sacca, promising to never touch drugs again.
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<strong>Daily chores: </strong>Every morning, the patients are given different chores, such as making bricks.
Daily chores: Every morning, the patients are given different chores, such as making bricks.
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<strong>Steam bath: </strong>Just before lunch, they take a steam bath to get rid of the toxins in their body.
Steam bath: Just before lunch, they take a steam bath to get rid of the toxins in their body.
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<strong>The purging ceremony: </strong>The purging ceremony takes place every day. The emetic potion is a thick brown liquid made up of 108 herbs sourced locally.
The purging ceremony: The purging ceremony takes place every day. The emetic potion is a thick brown liquid made up of 108 herbs sourced locally.
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<strong>The purging ceremony: </strong>The patients kneel by an open gutter as they await the potion which will make them vomit.
The purging ceremony: The patients kneel by an open gutter as they await the potion which will make them vomit.
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<strong>Purging liquid: </strong>The temple herbalist gives the patients a shot glass of the purging liquid, which one of his assistants pours down their throats.
Purging liquid: The temple herbalist gives the patients a shot glass of the purging liquid, which one of his assistants pours down their throats.
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<strong>The purging ceremony: </strong>The patients gulp down water from a metal bucket after having drunk the bitter liquid.
The purging ceremony: The patients gulp down water from a metal bucket after having drunk the bitter liquid.
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<strong>Vomiting: </strong>Soon after drinking the emetic potion, the patients start to vomit profusely. "The vomiting helps expel toxins in the body," explains Suparo. "We have found this helps a lot with the withdrawal symptoms."
Vomiting: Soon after drinking the emetic potion, the patients start to vomit profusely. "The vomiting helps expel toxins in the body," explains Suparo. "We have found this helps a lot with the withdrawal symptoms."
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<strong>The Hej: </strong>After the purging ceremony, the patients relax in the Hej, a walled compound within Thamkrabok.
The Hej: After the purging ceremony, the patients relax in the Hej, a walled compound within Thamkrabok.
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<strong>Thamkrabok: </strong>Founded in the late 1950s by local nun Luang Poh Yaai and her two nephews, the monastery soon turned to treating addictions.
Thamkrabok: Founded in the late 1950s by local nun Luang Poh Yaai and her two nephews, the monastery soon turned to treating addictions.
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<strong>The Cabin in Chiang Mai: </strong>The Cabin is split into five villages, catering to women, young men, older men, LGBT+ members and Muslims. Peter Maplethorpe is one of the four founding partners of The Cabin in Chiang Mai.
The Cabin in Chiang Mai: The Cabin is split into five villages, catering to women, young men, older men, LGBT+ members and Muslims. Peter Maplethorpe is one of the four founding partners of The Cabin in Chiang Mai.
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<strong>Head therapist for men: </strong>Mike Miller, one of the head therapists at The Cabin, is in charge of the program for men.
Head therapist for men: Mike Miller, one of the head therapists at The Cabin, is in charge of the program for men.
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<strong>Daily therapy sessions: </strong>At the cabin, guests have daily therapy sessions, using cognitive behavioral therapy.
Daily therapy sessions: At the cabin, guests have daily therapy sessions, using cognitive behavioral therapy.
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<strong>Head therapist for women: </strong>Paula Shields, one of The Cabin's head therapists, is in charge of the program for women.
Head therapist for women: Paula Shields, one of The Cabin's head therapists, is in charge of the program for women.
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<strong>Bouqitue rehab center: </strong>Lanna, which describes itself as a boutique rehab center, is nestled among paddy fields south of Chiang Mai.
Bouqitue rehab center: Lanna, which describes itself as a boutique rehab center, is nestled among paddy fields south of Chiang Mai.
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<strong>Sober after 20 years: </strong>After undergoing rehab in Thailand Christopher Castellaw, a 37-year old Colorado native, managed to get sober after 20 years of heavy drinking.
Sober after 20 years: After undergoing rehab in Thailand Christopher Castellaw, a 37-year old Colorado native, managed to get sober after 20 years of heavy drinking.
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