Residential Heroin Addiction Treatment at The Beekeeper House
The Beekeeper House is a leading, award-winning residential centre for heroin addiction treatment in Thailand, welcoming clients worldwide. From medically supervised detox through to therapy, holistic care, and aftercare, our integrated programme is designed to help you or someone you love break free from heroin and rebuild a healthy, fulfilling life.
Set in the mountains of Chiang Mai and accredited to AACI Gold standard, we bring together clinical treatment with a calm, private environment where recovery can take root. Speak to our admissions team today to learn about our simple admissions process and how treatment could work for you.
Overcoming heroin addiction is rarely possible through willpower alone. Heroin is a powerful opioid, and without the right medical support, stopping can be extremely difficult and, during withdrawal, dangerous. Our residential programme is built to address the addiction fully, in a safe and supportive setting away from the triggers of daily life.
Treatment begins with a thorough assessment of your medical and psychological needs, with particular attention to detox. Where detox is required, our Medical Director develops a personalised plan and supervises every stage closely to protect your safety and comfort. From there, we guide you through an individualised treatment programme tailored to your recovery, helping you understand how your addiction developed and how to move beyond it.
Our minimum residential stay is 35 days. Heroin dependency is one of the more physically and psychologically demanding conditions to treat, and this length of stay gives you time to detox safely, address the root causes of addiction, and build the coping skills that support lasting recovery.
Heroin addiction is a chronic, relapsing substance use disorder characterised by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and significant changes in brain function. Heroin is an opioid derived from morphine that acts on the central nervous system to produce intense euphoria and pain relief. Because of its powerful effect on the brain’s reward system, heroin is highly addictive, and dependency can develop after only a few uses.
The drug produces a rapid onset of pleasure followed by a deep sense of well-being, which drives many people to use repeatedly in order to recreate those feelings. Over time, the brain’s reward system comes to rely on heroin, and the fear of withdrawal begins to overshadow every other part of a person’s life.
Why Heroin Addiction Is So Widespread
Several factors explain how common heroin addiction has become. Heroin is often cheaper and more accessible than prescription opioids, which makes it a readily available option for people already struggling with opioid dependency. Its intense and immediate effect means tolerance builds quickly, so users need higher doses to achieve the same result, and this can escalate rapidly into physical and psychological dependence.
Withdrawal adds to the cycle. Symptoms such as severe cravings, anxiety, insomnia, and physical discomfort can be so intense that they drive people back to the drug simply to find relief. The combination of accessibility, a powerful addictive effect, and a punishing withdrawal process creates a cycle that is very hard to break without professional help.
Not everyone who uses heroin becomes dependent, but there are clear signs that can indicate a problem. Heroin profoundly affects both the brain and the body, and its effects tend to show in a person’s appearance, mood, and behaviour.
These signs vary from person to person and with the extent of use. If you recognise them in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out for a confidential consultation so we can help you find the right treatment.
Constricted pupils; flushed or unusually warm skin; track marks or needle marks at injection sites; drowsiness or nodding off, even during the day; frequent nausea or vomiting; neglect of personal hygiene; sudden weight loss.
Psychological Changes
Euphoria or an exaggerated sense of well-being shortly after use; confusion or difficulty concentrating; mood swings, heightened anxiety, or depression; increased suspicion or paranoia, particularly between uses.
Behavioural Changes
Increased secrecy about activities or whereabouts; withdrawal from friends and family; neglect of work, study, or personal responsibilities; risk-taking or reckless behaviour; a changing social circle centred on drug use; financial difficulties from money spent on the drug.
Treatment
Our Heroin Addiction Treatment Programme in Thailand
Successfully overcoming heroin addiction requires a comprehensive plan that addresses both the physical and the psychological sides of dependency. Our approach is integrative, combining clinical psychology, a broad mental health programme, and holistic care, all tailored to your individual needs.
Stage one
Medically Supervised Heroin Detox
Detox is the essential first stage, clearing heroin from the body and helping you adjust to life without the drug in a safe environment. The Beekeeper House has a separate, dedicated detoxification area, and every detox is overseen by our medical team, led by our Medical Director, Dr Paritat Silpakit. Following assessment, a personalised plan is created and, where clinically appropriate, medication such as methadone or buprenorphine may be used to ease withdrawal symptoms and support a comfortable, managed transition.
Once detox is under way, therapy addresses the psychological roots of addiction. You will have extensive one-to-one time with your psychologist, exploring the underlying causes of your addiction, learning to manage cravings, and rebuilding a healthier mindset. Our programme draws on evidence-based practices, including mindfulness-based skills training, which many of our clients find particularly valuable.
Recovery is strongest when the whole person is cared for. Alongside clinical treatment, our Holistic Wellness programme supports your physical and emotional health through a range of therapies and activities, including somatic practices such as TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), delivered both individually and in groups. This rounded approach helps you build a stable foundation for long-term sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis: Treating Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Many people who struggle with heroin addiction also live with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or a mood disorder. This is known as dual diagnosis, and each condition can worsen the other, which makes treating them together essential.
As a centre that specialises in both addiction and mental health, The Beekeeper House is well placed to treat co-occurring conditions within a single integrated programme. Our team of licensed psychologists and medical doctors develops and delivers a plan that addresses both your heroin addiction and any underlying mental health condition, so that you leave with a solid foundation for lasting recovery rather than a partial solution.
Every graduate leaves with a structured aftercare plan, drawn from five complementary pathways that your clinical team will help you combine before you fly home.
My Beekeeper An award-winning app that keeps you connected to your clinical team, peer community, and recovery tools from anywhere in the world.
The Reset Bali A structured residential step-down programme in Sanur for a supported transition between treatment and independent life.
Embrace Sober House Thailand’s longest-running sober house, in Chiang Mai, for clients who want to practise recovery in a supportive community before returning home.
RISE A clinician-led twelve-week online continuing care programme combining group work with peer accountability.
Continuing Care Partners A curated network of independent recovery coaches, case managers, and psychologists near home, with partners across the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.
Why us
Why Choose The Beekeeper House for Heroin Addiction Treatment
The Beekeeper House is a medically licensed, AACI Gold accredited residential centre in Chiang Mai, part of the award-winning Beekeeper Group. We bring together clinical care, a calm and private setting, and a team that supports you at every stage of your recovery.
An Internationally Trained, English-Speaking Team
Our clinical team is internationally trained, with psychologists from the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and all treatment is delivered in English. For clients travelling from abroad, this means care that feels familiar, delivered by professionals who understand your background and expectations.
Our Location in Chiang Mai
Our residential centre sits in the mountains of Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. The calm, private surroundings give you distance from the pressures and triggers of daily life and the space to focus entirely on healing.
An Accredited, Medically Licensed Facility
The Beekeeper House is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and accredited to AACI Gold standard, an international mark of quality and safety in healthcare. Recent recognition includes the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 and the GHP Mental Health Awards 2026.
All of this is done in the comfort of our luxury resort-style facility, so you can enjoy your recreation time as well. This includes the gym, pool, botanical gardens, community garden, recreation centre and yoga and meditation centre.
The yoga and meditation sala
The recreation centre
Private bedrooms
Meals by our award-winning chef
The gym
Reception, on arrival
The pool and sun terrace
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International clients
Rehab in Thailand for International Clients
Most of the people we treat travel to us from overseas, and we have built dedicated support around that journey. Choosing to travel for treatment puts helpful distance between you and the environment linked to your heroin use, and it gives you access to accredited, international-standard care.
Our admissions team guides you through every step, from the initial consultation and clinical assessment, which take place by phone or video before you travel, through to travel, arrival, and settling in. Australian clients may also be able to access their superannuation early to fund treatment on medical grounds. To learn more about treatment from your part of the world, visit our pages for clients from the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
You will be cared for by an experienced, multidisciplinary team that blends local and international expertise. A few of the people behind your care:
Dr Robert Common
Chief Executive Officer
A Doctor of Psychology with over 20 years of experience leading mental health and wellness organisations across the region, and an award-winning voice in behavioural health.
Dr Paritat Silpakit
Medical Director
A senior Thai psychiatrist with decades of experience in substance use disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and clinical leadership, overseeing medical care and detox.
Dr Carin Killips
Counselling Psychologist, Programme Development and Quality
UK-trained with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction, including a decade in the NHS, with expertise in CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Nurse Orn
Head of Nursing
Leads our nursing team, which provides onsite medical care 24 hours a day throughout your stay.
Beth
Holistic Practitioner
A holistic practitioner trained in yoga, therapeutic sound healing, and sound bowl massage, who draws on professional training and lived experience in recovery to support clients’ wellbeing.
Tum
Head of Support
Leads our support team with a kind and compassionate approach, known for his calm, caring manner and his genuine interest in every client’s wellbeing.
How long is the heroin addiction treatment programme at The Beekeeper House?
Our residential programme has a minimum stay of 35 days. Heroin dependency is one of the more demanding conditions to treat, and a longer stay gives you time to complete a safe detox, address the underlying causes of addiction, and build the coping skills that support lasting recovery. Programme length is tailored to your clinical needs following assessment.
Is heroin detox medically supervised?
Yes. The Beekeeper House has a separate, dedicated detoxification area, and every detox is overseen by our medical team, led by our Medical Director. Following a full assessment, a personalised detox plan is developed and monitored closely throughout. Where clinically appropriate, medication such as methadone or buprenorphine may be used to ease withdrawal and keep you safe and comfortable.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of heroin, and how are they managed?
Heroin withdrawal can include intense cravings, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, muscle aches, and general physical discomfort. These symptoms are distressing but manageable in a medical setting. Our clinical team monitors you continuously and adjusts your care to relieve symptoms, which removes the danger and much of the discomfort that make unsupervised detox so difficult.
Why travel to Thailand for heroin addiction treatment?
Thailand offers accredited, medically licensed care of an international standard, often at a lower cost than equivalent private treatment in the United Kingdom, Australia, or the United States. Travelling also puts distance between you and the triggers of daily life, which many people find helps them focus fully on recovery. The Beekeeper House is AACI Gold accredited and staffed by an internationally trained, English-speaking clinical team.
How does admission work if I am travelling from overseas?
It begins with a free consultation and clinical assessment by phone or video, so your programme is planned before you travel. Once your place is confirmed, our admissions team guides you through travel and arrival so that the journey is as straightforward as possible. You can reach us on dedicated lines for the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
Will the clinical team speak English?
Yes. Our clinical team is internationally trained, with psychologists from the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. All treatment is delivered in English.
How much does heroin rehab in Thailand cost?
Treatment is tailored to each person, so the cost depends on your length of stay and the level of care required. We do not publish prices online, but our admissions team will talk you through everything and provide a clear, all-inclusive quote during a free, confidential consultation.
Can you treat heroin addiction alongside depression, anxiety or trauma?
Yes. Many people who struggle with heroin addiction also live with co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, known as dual diagnosis. As a centre that specialises in both addiction and mental health, we treat both together within one integrated programme, which gives you a stronger foundation for long-term recovery.
What support is available after I leave?
Recovery continues after residential treatment. Every graduate leaves with a structured aftercare plan that may include the My Beekeeper app, a residential step-down at The Reset Bali, our RISE online continuing care programme, sober living at Embrace Sober House in Chiang Mai, and an independent Continuing Care Partner near home in the United Kingdom, United States, or Australia.
Can my family stay involved while I am in Thailand?
Yes. With your consent, we keep loved ones informed and involved throughout your treatment, which matters when family are supporting you from another country.
Can I use my superannuation to fund treatment?
Australian clients may be able to access their superannuation early to fund addiction treatment on medical grounds. Our admissions team can talk you through eligibility and the application process.
Is it safe and legal to travel to Thailand for rehab?
Yes. The Beekeeper House is a medically licensed and AACI Gold accredited residential facility. Our admissions team can answer any questions about travel, what to bring, and any medication you are currently prescribed, so that everything is handled correctly before you arrive.
Is my treatment confidential?
Yes. Privacy and discretion are central to how we work. Your treatment, and the fact that you are receiving it, remain confidential throughout your stay and beyond.
Start Your Journey to Recovery
When you are living in active addiction, parts of your life can feel like they are out of control. The dedicated team at The Beekeeper House are here to help you through this difficult time and assist you on your way to heroin addiction recovery.
If you are reading this, you have already taken an important first step. Recovery from heroin addiction is achievable with the right treatment and support, and we are here to guide you through it with compassion and expertise. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or for a loved one, speak to our admissions team today to arrange a free, confidential consultation and take the next step towards a life free from heroin.
Treatment For A Client
We accept referrals from GP’s, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, case managers, and other health professionals. To refer your clients or patients, please get in touch by sending us an email, giving us a call or filling out our online contact form.
Treatment For Yourself
When you come to The Beekeeper House, you are not just getting treatment for your addiction or mental health issue – you are also embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Treatment For A Loved One
The Beekeeper House directs its efforts towards the treatment of comprehensive care and the co-existence of addiction and mental health issues. They will provide your loved ones opportunities to heal and grow.
