Conditions We Treat
Most people who reach this page already know something is wrong. The real question is whether anyone understands the kind of problem you are living with and can handle it safely. At Jintara we keep our focus clear so you know where you fit. We mainly help adults who:
- Have alcohol, drug, or prescription use that has started to run their life
- Also live with anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, or burnout
- Want a calm adult setting with real medical cover, not a "one size fits all" program
If you are not sure whether your mix of substances and mental health fits here, Admissions can talk it through with you in plain language.
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Who We Can Safely Help
To keep things honest and clinically tight, Jintara concentrates on a small group of issues rather than trying to treat everything for everyone. We focus on
- Alcohol addiction and long-term heavy drinking
- Drug and prescription medication dependence
- Addiction that sits alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout
- Behaviour patterns that feed substance use, where addiction is still the primary problem
You can explore each area below and then decide whether it matches what is happening in your own life.
Treatment For Alcohol Addiction
For many adults who come to Jintara, alcohol has shifted quietly from "a way to unwind" to something that shapes every day. They may still be working and paying bills, yet are scared by how hard it is to cut back or stop. At Jintara we work with:
- Daily drinking that has crept up over the years, including morning or "top up" use
- Binge patterns where alcohol leads to blackouts, risk taking, or shame after weekends or trips
- People who have tried home detox, hospital stays, or short breaks that did not hold
- The way alcohol connects with work stress, relationships, sleep, and mood rather than looking at it in isolation
- Ongoing psychiatric and medical input so mood, sleep, and physical health are part of the plan
Drug & Prescription Medication Addiction Treatment Services
Some adults arrive worried about obvious drugs like cocaine or meth. Others are just as scared of their relationship with pills that were once prescribed for real reasons and then slowly took over. Our drug addiction treatment covers
- Stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine used for performance, confidence, or staying awake
- Opioids and painkillers used beyond medical need, often after surgery or injuries
- Benzodiazepines and sleeping tablets that started for anxiety or insomnia and now feel impossible to stop
- Mixed patterns where drugs and alcohol are used together to push through work, social life, or travel
Detox for these substances is planned, medically overseen, and supported by awake nurses and partner hospitals, not left to chance in a guest room.
Addiction With Mental Health
Very few people who contact Jintara are "just" addicted. Most have been living for years with anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma memories, or burnout that never really settles, and substances have become their main way of coping. We regularly treat:
- Alcohol or drug dependence that sits on top of long-term anxiety or depression
- Trauma and PTSD from childhood, accidents, work exposure, or relationships, supported by EMDR and other trauma-focused methods when it is safe
- Burnout and chronic stress in people who have carried high responsibility at work or at home
- Bipolar or other diagnoses that are already under psychiatric care and can be kept stable during treatment
This kind of dual diagnosis treatment means the addiction and the mental health picture are handled together so you are not sent home with a clean liver and the same unhandled pain.
Behaviour Patterns Around Substance Use
Gambling, porn, sex, shopping, and screen use often grow in the shadows of alcohol and drugs. On their own they can be serious. At Jintara we work with them when they are part of a wider addiction story rather than the main reason you are coming. We can help when:
- Gambling, porn, or sex use has escalated alongside alcohol or drugs and feeds shame or secrecy
- Screen, gaming, or social media habits are tightly linked to drinking or using
- Money, time, and attention are being pulled into behaviours that keep relapse going
- You are willing to work with firm boundaries on devices, online accounts, and spending while in treatment
If behavioral issues are the primary problem and substances are minor or not involved, we will usually suggest alternative services that specialize in that work.
When Jintara Is Not The Right Fit
Part of keeping the environment safe and effective is being clear about who we cannot look after properly. Saying no early can protect you and everyone else. We are usually not the right place for
- Primary eating disorders that need close supervision around meals, bathrooms, and weight restoration
- Unmedicated psychosis, untreated schizophrenia, or very unstable bipolar disorder
- Mental health only cases where alcohol or drugs are minor or absent
- Primary process addictions such as gambling, sex, or internet use without significant substance misuse
If any of this sounds close to your situation, we will still talk to you openly and try to point you toward safer options rather than simply turning you away.
How We Decide Whether We Can Help
You should not have to guess whether a centre can handle your mix of substances, health issues, and history. Jintara uses a straightforward assessment process so the answer is as clear as possible before you book flights. We look at:
- Your substances, doses, length of use, and any previous detox or rehab attempts
- Mental and physical health history, including medications, hospital stays, and risk events
- Your level of motivation, support at home, and what you want to be different after treatment
From there you will get a clear yes, no, or "not yet" for Jintara, with reasons, instead of vague reassurance designed just to fill a bed.
Start Your Recovery In Chiang Mai
If you recognize yourself anywhere on this page, you are already carrying more than most people can see. Jintara gives you a small, adult-focused space to deal with addiction and the mental health load that sits underneath it, without crowds or chaos.
You do not have to have everything worked out before you reach out. One honest conversation can show you what recovery in Chiang Mai, Thailand could look like for you.
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What We Treat FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about what Jintara treats and who we can safely help
Most people who contact Jintara are not textbook cases. They might drink heavily, use something else to sleep or focus, and carry years of anxiety or low mood. What matters most is that substances are now a central problem, not just an occasional coping tool, and that you are at least curious about change. During the assessment we look at what you use, how much, for how long, and how it links to your mental health and life situation. If addiction is clearly in the picture and you are over 18, there is a good chance you fit our core profile.