01/10/2025
At Siam Rehab we sometimes share personal stories from former clients, with their permission. The words below are from Sanne, a 33-year-old woman from the Netherlands who spent two months with us last year for alcohol and co***ne use. Her story may help others see what recovery can look like in real life.
My name is Sanne, I am 33 from the . Last year I went to Siam Rehab in Thailand. Plan was one month, I stayed two. I was drinking every day and using co***ne too. My life was falling apart.
First days in rehab were hard, but the doctor helped with necessary medication. I wanted to leave, but staff told me: stay today, tomorrow we see. I did that. Slowly it got better. In groups I was nervous, but then I heard people talk same like me. That helped.
Back home it was not easy. In Thailand it felt safe. Here the bars, friends, stress. First weeks I wanted to use again. I called one friend from rehab, she told me remember your day one. That kept me clean.
Now it is ten months. I go meetings, therapy, I walk in the morning. Still sometimes cravings, but now I know what to do. Life is not perfect but it is a lot better. I can sit with my family and not lie.
If you think about rehab: don’t wait too long. It is oke to ask for help.
*Name of client changed for anonymity and not her real photo.
