Dara Rehab

What Dara Rehab does

DARA Rehab (legally Asia Health Co., Ltd.) is a private, for-profit residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility founded in 2008 and operating from a converted five-star resort on Koh Chang island in the Gulf of Thailand. It positions itself as the first dedicated drug and alcohol rehab established in Southeast Asia and serves an international clientele spanning at least Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Spain, with Australian clients accounting for roughly 40% of admissions.

The core offering is an all-inclusive residential treatment program built around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dual-diagnosis treatment, family systems therapy, and a holistic Mind-Body-Soul activity layer (yoga, meditation, Thai massage, art therapy, Muay Thai, water activities). Stays range from a 28-day intensive program to multi-month residencies, with pricing of approximately USD $9,995 per month and medically supervised detoxification including Medication-Assisted Treatment where appropriate. DARA is fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health, holds membership in the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, and is described as Thailand's only licensed beachfront rehab facility.

The business model is a single-site, direct-to-consumer residential service sold to individuals (often self-referring or referred by family) via a 24-hour hotline, website live chat, and free confidential assessments. Revenue comes from client payments plus reimbursements through international insurers (Cigna, GeoBlue, HTH Worldwide, International SOS) and a specialized Australian superannuation early-release facilitation channel. Distribution is entirely through the Koh Chang physical facility, with marketing via SEO, content/blog, social channels, and earned media on Discovery Channel, CNN, TLC, Channel 7, 9News, and Yahoo.

Name

Dara Rehab

Legal name

Asia Health Co., Ltd.

Website

https://dararehab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DARA Rehab is a Thailand-based private residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility on Koh Chang island, founded in 2008, delivering all-inclusive CBT-based treatment programs at approximately USD $9,995 per month to an international clientele, with Australians representing 40% of clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Drug alcohol rehabilitation
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Holistic recovery programs
• Cognitive behavioral therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Trat

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Addiction Treatment: All-inclusive residential treatment program covering accommodation, meals, therapy sessions, holistic activities, and aftercare support. Pricing is per month at approximately USD$9,995. Revenue is generated through client payments, insurance reimbursements (Cigna, GeoBlue, HTH Worldwide, International SOS), and Australian superannuation access programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DARA Rehab operates a residential addiction treatment facility on Koh Chang island, Thailand, providing all-inclusive inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. The offering combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, family therapy, medically supervised detox, and holistic mind-body-soul activities such as yoga, meditation, and Thai massage. Treatment is delivered from a converted former five-star resort and is priced at approximately USD $9,995 per month, targeting international clientele seeking affordable luxury rehab abroad.

Product overview

DARA Rehab operates as a single, unified residential addiction treatment service offering personalized recovery programs at a luxury resort facility on Koh Chang island, Thailand. The core product is the DARA Inpatient Treatment Program, which is enhanced by specialized components including Dual Diagnosis Treatment for co-occurring disorders, Family Therapy, Aftercare Support, and Holistic Wellness Services. Accommodation options range from standard villas to private pool villas. Treatment duration typically ranges from 28 days to 3 months, combining evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment, and mind-body-spirit holistic practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DARA Inpatient Treatment Program All-inclusive residential addiction treatment program offering personalized recovery plans combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family therapy, holistic practices (yoga, meditation, art therapy), and physical wellness activities at a luxury resort facility on Koh Chang island, Thailand. Targeted at individuals with alcohol, drug, or behavioral addiction seeking professional residential care.
• DARA Dual Diagnosis Treatment Specialized program addressing co-occurring mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder) alongside addiction issues, using integrated therapeutic approaches. Targeted at clients whose substance use is accompanied by underlying psychiatric conditions.
• DARA Aftercare Program Post-treatment support service including ongoing therapy sessions, AA/NA meeting coordination, family follow-up, and a free one-week refresher stay for returning alumni. Targeted at former DARA clients seeking continued recovery support.
• Detox and Withdrawal Management Medically supervised detoxification and withdrawal management using Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) where appropriate, including medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, disulfiram, and Acamprosate. Targeted at individuals beginning treatment for substance dependence.
• Luxury Accommodation Resort-style villa accommodation on Koh Chang island featuring sea view rooms, garden view rooms, and private pool villas with king beds, ensuites, air conditioning, and outdoor showers. Bundled with the inpatient treatment program.
• 28-Day Intensive Program A structured short-term residential treatment program including detox (if needed), individual and group therapy, counseling, and holistic therapies designed as an introduction to recovery over a 28-day period. Targeted at individuals seeking a defined short-term treatment experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• A comparable level of care anywhere in the world can cost from three to six times more
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)minorOthersDARA is a member of the NAATP, an industry association for addiction treatment providers. This membership provides industry credibility and connection to best practices in addiction treatment.
• CignaminorOthersInternational health insurance provider whose plans are accepted at DARA for coverage of addiction treatment services.
• GeoBlueminorOthersInternational health insurance provider accepted at DARA for addiction treatment coverage.
• HTH WorldwideminorOthersInternational health insurance provider accepted at DARA for addiction treatment coverage.
• International SOSminorOthersInternational medical and security services company whose plans are accepted at DARA for addiction treatment coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Balance Mallorca: Luxury mental health and addiction treatment center in Mallorca, Spain serving international patients. Comparable as a high-end residential facility combining clinical care with a resort-style environment in a Mediterranean location.
• The Cabin Chiang Mai: English-speaking inpatient addiction treatment facility in northern Thailand serving international clients. Closest direct competitor to DARA in the Thailand-based luxury rehab category, competing on similar cross-border clientele and cost arbitrage.
• Paracelsus Recovery: Zurich-based ultra-premium private addiction treatment provider with strong international intake. Comparable on luxury positioning, dual diagnosis capability, and high staff-to-client ratios for affluent international patients.
• Crossroads Centre Antigua: Caribbean residential addiction treatment center founded in collaboration with Eric Clapton, treating international clients in a tropical setting. Comparable as a tropical-location residential rehab serving cross-border clientele.
• The Kusnacht Practice: Ultra-luxury addiction and mental health treatment facility in Switzerland serving international, high-net-worth clientele. Comparable as a premium residential program offering dual-diagnosis treatment and individualized care to cross-border patients.
• New Life Recovery Thailand: Thailand-based residential rehab offering addiction treatment programs to international clients. Operates a similar cross-border value proposition in the same country and regulatory environment as DARA.
• Passages Malibu: High-end private residential addiction treatment center in California. Comparable on luxury positioning, individualized non-12-step treatment philosophy, and affluent self-pay international clientele.
• Hope Rehab Bangkok: Thailand-based residential addiction treatment center catering to international patients. Directly comparable as a Southeast Asia-based English-language rehab targeting cross-border clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest US non-profit addiction treatment provider with broad continuum of care including residential, outpatient, and education. Comparable as a major residential addiction treatment brand, though operating at significantly larger scale and predominantly US-focused.

Regional players

• Clouds House (UK): UK-based residential addiction treatment facility operated by the Forward Trust. Comparable as a residential rehab serving a primarily UK/European clientele, providing a regional benchmark for cross-border treatment flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dararehab
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DARAThailand
• Facebookfacebook.com/DaraRehabAsia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dara-rehab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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