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.

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