Advice for Those Looking for Addiction Rehabs in Laos

There tends to be a strong drinking culture among tourists and expats in Laos. There are also places like Vang Vieng where foreigners are been able to easily buy shakes and pizzas containing cannabis, magic mushrooms, or opium. It is not so surprising that many visitors run into trouble with alcohol or drugs during their stay – unfortunately, there is a noticeable lack of services in Laos to help them get out of this trouble.

The number of foreigners visiting Laos has risen dramatically in recent years – it went from 14,400 in 1990 to well over 4 million in 2014. There is also an increasing number of foreigners living full-time in this part of South East Asia. The infrastructure in Laos is definitely improving, and this means it has become a more viable destination for the less adventurous tourist. When it comes to things like health care though, Laos is way behind neighboring countries like Thailand. This means if you develop an addiction problem during your stay, you will probably need go elsewhere to get the help you need.

Laos is a fabulous country to visit, and it is understandable why so many want to live there permanently, but it is not a good place to be if you develop an addiction problem. What often happens is people who have been heavy drinkers or functioning addicts at home, will lose all control while staying in Laos – this always ends badly unless the person is able to get the help he/she needs to escape the downward spiral.