VOICED: Vomiting and vows: a Thai temple's treatment for drug addicts

The video discusses a unique treatment for drug addiction at a monastery near Bangkok. Addicts consume a herbal potion that induces vomiting, believed to cleanse drugs from their system. Beyond physical detox, the program emphasizes spiritual recovery through meditation and vows to remain drug-free. The monastery has offered this treatment for 50 years, attracting addicts worldwide. Participants share personal experiences, highlighting the role of Buddhist guidance in fostering self-belief and the challenge of maintaining sobriety after leaving the monastery.

Why do hundreds of addicts travel to the monastery each year?

What challenges do patients face when they leave the temple?