Buddhists Offer Natural Drug Rehabilitation Program

The Thamkrabok monastery in Saraburi, Thailand runs a detox program where both Thais and foreigners alike experience a very natural Buddhist approach to drug rehabilitation. People can only take the program once and must make a sacred vow or Sajja not to use intoxicating substances. For the first 5 days addicts use an herbal medicine that facilitates a rapid detoxification, causing immediate vomiting. Addicts are expected to stay atleast a week at the monastery after they make their vow, but are welcome to reside at the monastery for weeks until they feel mentally and physically cleansed.