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Dec162015Oct032019

Alcohol Abuse on the Rise in Queensland Hospital

As the ice epidemic continues to dominate news headlines, the issue of alcohol facing the Queensland medical industry has reared its ugly head.

Patient alcohol abuse is the leading cause of nurses and allied hospital staff being punched, bashed and verbally abused, according to incident reports obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) under the Right to Information during 2012 – 2015 from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospitals, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, and Cairns Hospital.

Considered an ongoing issue, alcohol accounted for far greater hospital assaults than ice during the past three years.

In total, 2,695 hospital staff, including doctors, pharmacists and security officers, lodged formal claims of verbal, physical or other assault during this period,

Violent alcohol-fuelled crime cost the Australian public purse $1.7 billion between 2004-2005, while the social cost of alcohol-related violence tipped $187 million.

A 2007 National Drug Strategy Household survey revealed:

One-in-four Australians were a victim of alcohol-related abuse;
13 per cent of Australians were intimidated by someone under the influence of alcohol; and
5 per cent of Australians aged 14 years and over had been physically abused by someone under the influence of alcohol.

Overcoming alcohol abuse usually requires intervention in order to withdraw safely and comfortably from the addiction, while considering other health issues present and the length of the alcohol addiction.

DARA Thailand is one of the world’s most affordable, luxury rehabilitation centres, and Asia’s premier destination for addiction (drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation) treatment. Importantly, DARA’s treatment program has an extraordinary 92 per cent completion rate.

For assistance with alcohol addiction, or to learn more about DARA Thailand, head to https://dararehab.com/or contact a DARA therapist today, 24/7, for a free, confidential assessment via the following numbers:

Direct to Thailand +66-87-140-7788
Toll-free from United States 1-888-774-8459
Toll-free from United Kingdom 0333-122-9728
Toll-free from Australia 1-800-990-523

Jul162015Oct222019

5 Questions To Ask about Overseas Addiction Rehab

Articles, Australia

Many Australians are considering overseas rehab for drug and alcohol addiction. Two major reasons for this are:

Difficulty getting finding an affordable treatment program in many parts of Australia
Unable to be admitted quickly, when someone finally asks for help

Many overseas programs are extremely inexpensive as compared to those in Australia, with a quick admission process. As the most highly regarded drug and alcohol treatment center in Asia, DARA has an expedited intake process and an all-inclusive program that is evidence-based and highly credentialed. Unfortunately, this is not true for all overseas rehab centres. DARA wants to make sure that Australians seeking this type of option have five solid questions to ask when evaluating a Thailand-based drug and alcohol rehab program.

The 5 Crucial Types of Questions to Ask Overseas Rehab Centres

Here are the five top questions we encourage you to ask. Make a comparison between the centers you are considering. At DARA, we can assure you our quality of care is so superb, we are consistently one of the top ten rated facilities worldwide.

Ask for a written copy of everything that falls under the phrase “all-inclusive”. It should include much more than just group treatment and lodging. Request a list of what out of pocket expenses to expect, including items you might not think about such as transportation to the center from the airport, laundry services, and sober outings expenses.
What credentials does the facility have, and the staff? Do they include internationally recognized credentials?
Does the clinical staff work and live and work full time in the overseas rehab country? This may sound like an odd question to ask, but there is a reason you must. Treatment centers in resort-like settings may provide a short-term working vacation in paradise to individuals with clinical treatment skills. This shows a lack of commitment to the the client’s best interests and does not offer the continuity of care that is so essential for success recovery. It also does not ensure that the therapist has the skills needed to treat the variety of individuals who come for help with an addiction.
Are there aftercare and discharge planning services? One concern many Australians have is after finishing treatment in Thailand will resources and support will be waiting for them back home. Not all overseas rehab centers offer this service to the high degree that DARA provides.
Ask them to describe their mix of group therapy and individual therapy. How customized is it to the needs of the client? Will you be forced to fit into a rigid program that may not see you as a unique person with a unique history? Will you be helped with any associated issues such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress issues?

Still not sure where to start or whether coming from Australia to an overseas rehab is the best and most affordable option? DARA is happy to clarify your concerns and questions. You’ll be connected directly with a clinical staff member who understands your fears about not being able to receive the right kind of care now when you are ready for it. DARA assures you that it can be both affordable and of the highest quality.

If you, or someone you care about, needs help for a drug or alcohol addiction,
contact us at 1-888-457-3518 US, 0-808-120-3633 UK or 1-800-990-523 AU.
We’re here to help you take that first important step.

Jul092015Apr252025

5 Solutions for Aussies Seeking a Drug Rehab Centre

Articles, Australia

Many families from Melbourne, Perth, and across Australia have trouble understanding where and how to find help for a loved one struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. Resources are scare or waiting lists long. Affordable care may be only a day program that doesn’t give the intensive help in a residential drug rehab centre that is critical in the early recovery period.

This ongoing search can be exhausting and frustrating, going down one long, blind alley and finding nothing in return. There is hope, and there is help out there! DARA is here for you.

Give these solutions some thought:

Think outside of Australia. For the price of an airline ticket, the cost of care in a Thailand-based drug rehab centre is extremely affordable.
DARA is one of the top ten international treatment centers in the world. We are not only affordable to the average family, but provide best-practice treatment modalities by our highly experienced, licensed and credentialed clinical staff.
Receiving treatment in Thailand gives addicts a different physical and cultural environment. Triggers and stressors that support the drug use at home in Australia become something that can be viewed more clearly in this environment.
When considering any overseas drug rehab centre, be sure to compare what they offer side by side. If you want to start with the most transparent list available, we encourage you to speak to us and use what DARA offers as the gold standard for comparisons. We do not state this lightly, and we stand by our reputation as one of the best.
Treatment in paradise helps, and you won’t find two more beautiful and naturally serene locations than DARAs two resort-like treatment facilities in Thailand. Recovery is hard work, very hard. Excellent meals, private, plush living accommodations and an environment that fosters rest and reflection empower this recovery process.

More questions? Not sure where to start? Just call DARA. Let’s get a plan in place so that when your loved one says “help me now, I’m ready,” you can do exactly that.

Jul022015Apr152025

Overseas Rehab Centres: It’s Cheap But Is It Better?

Articles, Australia

DARA offers clinically expert and internationally credentialed team at an affordable all-inclusive price.

When comparing overseas rehab centres with those in your home country, start by doing side-by-side comparisons. Some Australian critics interpret “affordable” as “low quality” when discussing what an overseas rehab centre has to offer. We want you to understand why this broad paintbrush does not describe DARA. In fact “affordable” at DARA means that you receive:

A gold standard facility that diligently maintains multiple international credentials, including a long-standing relationship with the prestigious National Association of Addiction Treatment Provides (NAATD).
Internationally educated and experienced treatment specialists (licensed and credentialed in their areas of expertise).
DARAs clinical team live and work full-time in Thailand. Make sure that any overseas rehab centre you consider follows this custom. Some facilities trade short term contracts to addiction clinicians in return for a short “working holiday.” This is not in your best interest!
At DARA, “all inclusive” means exactly that, with no hidden fees. We are fully transparent. All treatment, supportive therapy, chef-created meals, off-site sober excursions and events, private accommodations are included! You also receive VIP escorted pick up to and from the airport in Thailand, and an overnight medical evaluation stay at one of Thailand’s premier hospitals.
When your treatment at DARA in Thailand is nearly complete, you will already have worked with your treatment team to have the resources and support in place at home to help keep your recovery on track.

How DARA Keeps the Cost of Expert Individualized Care Affordable

Thailand offers an economical cost of doing business that allows DARA to create our extraordinary level of comprehensive care. We have two upscale, resort like settings that the average family can afford. Our definition of affordability is not just financial. It is making sure that our clients also receive the quality of care that is unmatched anywhere. This is just one reason DARA is among the most highly regarded drug and alcohol treatment centres in Asia.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Thailand, DARA’s lush grounds and relaxing spaces provide an extra level of therapeutic value. Our clients have time to process the challenging tasks of rehab without the distractions and stressors of home or problematic settings and situations that support the addiction.

DARA encourages you to contact us directly to discuss what our overseas rehab centre can offer you or your loved one. We understand that you may have concerns, based on news reports you may have read in Australia. It is true that not all Thailand-based rehab centres provide the level of care and evidence-based treatment that DARA does, or as affordable as they claim to be. DARA is extraordinary and different, and we’d like to share with you why.

Call us! You will be connected directly with one of our counselors, and not an impersonal call centre. DARA’s goal is to provide you with the and skills you need to live a rewarding, meaningful life free from addiction

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Jun252015Apr152025

Australian Government Launch Ad Campaign to Fight “Ice” Addiction

Articles, Australia

It’s gritty, graphic and promoted by real fears concerning the rampant increase of Ice Addiction across Australia. This $9million, 6-week media blitz targets younger crystal meth users.

Ice is cheap to make and easy to distribute. Ask the preteens being recruited in rural Australia who don’t just distribute to their adolescent customers, but are forced cook the meth. Dangerous, and potentially deadly, and cause chronic physical conditions from being around the cooking process. Towns being torn apart in Perth, Melbourne, and beyond, with medical personnel and families assaulted by those under the influence of ice, and some frank concerns about losing a whole generation of youth in some remote rural areas due to ice.

Immediate Help for Ice Addiction Is Desperately Needed for Australians

Money is being ear marked to get more addiction treatment centers in place. There are long lists and few options for adults seeking help. For the young ice user, the view is even dimmer. Across the entire New South Wales and Canberra areas, only 26 beds are in place. None of these are easily accessed due to the long waiting lists.

The cost of private residential treatment services in Australia runs anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000 per month. Not all of these accept adolescent patients, and many still have waiting lists due to the skyrocketing demand for ice addiction and other substance abuse. DARA has been extremely impressed with this massive ad campaign on ice addiction. We are also ready to be part of the solution to this disastrous trend in ice addiction in Australia.

DARA’s all-inclusive affordability, and most importantly our exemplary clinical services are increasingly provided to desperate Australian’s ages 16 and over who need help for ice addiction now. Our two resort-like facilities in Thailand are not just naturally beautiful; they create a therapeutic atmosphere of change that helps our clients take on the challenges of recovery.

DARA is here 24/7 to help you, so please don’t hesitate to call. You’ll speak directly with a clinician who will answer all of your questions with total transparency and honesty. We are your support and navigators of the treatment and recovery process from that first call, until well after you or your loved one return to Australia.