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Best Drug Addiction Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Day One Rehabilitation Center

  • Dr Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong has completed more than 900 addiction treatments and serves as a committee member for the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry.

    • Specialises in psychostimulant dependence using targeted 28-day rehabilitation programmes
    • Awarded for research into the cost-effectiveness of alcohol use disorder recovery models
    • Leads psychiatric evaluations and integrated care as a Medical Professor at Phramongkutklao Hospital
    • Develops personalised withdrawal and recovery strategies for patients with dual diagnoses
    • Directs ongoing clinical research to improve long-term outcomes in addiction rehabilitation
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Treatment of drug addiction
AUD $18,446 - AUD $18,801
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Raymond Guddah

  • Thailand, Koh Chang, DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center

  • Raymond Guddah is a dedicated addiction therapist at the DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre – a facility known for intensive recovery programmes.

    • Specialises in behavioural therapy for drug and alcohol dependency
    • Focuses on identifying underlying triggers to prevent relapse
    • Works within a multidisciplinary team to manage withdrawal and recovery
    • Provides therapeutic support for both routine and complex addiction cases
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Jocelyn Mercado

  • Thailand, Koh Chang, DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center

  • Jocelyn Mercado serves as the Head of Clinical Program at DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. She oversees the psychological framework for addiction recovery.

    • Specialises in psychology-led rehabilitation for drug and alcohol dependency
    • Leads the clinical team in delivering evidence-based addiction therapies
    • Focuses on the mental health aspects of long-term recovery
    • Directs program development at an international rehabilitation centre
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Bookimed Insights: Top Drug addiction Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Drug addiction specialists worldwide, collaborating with 23 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong
15 years of experiencePsychostimulant dependence and dual diagnosisCommittee member of the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry with 900+ successful cases. He creates personalised 28-day recovery plans for stimulant and alcohol dependence.
Day One Rehabilitation Center
Thailand
from AUD $426
#2
Raymond Guddah
Behavioural relay preventionAddiction specialist at DARA Rehabilitation Centre. He focuses on long-term recovery through behavioural therapy and structured support within a residential treatment environment.
DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Thailand
Price on request
#3
Jocelyn Mercado
Psychology-led addiction recoveryLeads the clinical program at DARA, one of the region's prominent rehabilitation centres. She manages the psychological treatment protocols for patients overcoming drug and alcohol dependency.
DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Thailand
Price on request