VietNamNet Bridge - In the reservoir of Thac Ba hydroelectric plant in Yen Bai province has a special rehabilitation center that has existed for more than two decades. Being separated from the mainland, the only way to get there is to take a boat trip across the vast lake.



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This rehabilitation center was founded in 1992. It currently has 500 members, who are struggling to give up drugs.

 

 

 

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Before being admitted to the center, drug addicts are examined to define their situation. They will then be treated dependence on drugs in about 15 days.

 

 

 

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Thanks to the help of medical staff, drug addicts can quickly overcome this phase. However, this is only the first challenge in a detoxification process lasting several months.

 

 

 

 

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After a period of detoxification, addicts must undergo a long period of health recovery and psychological treatment.

 

 

 

 

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A day starts at around 6am. Addicts wake up for doing morning exercise and having breakfast before working. At 8 am, a group of addicts get on the boat to islands in the lake to cut grass.

 

 

 

 

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The center applies the autonomy model. Some exemplary members are assigned to support others.

 

 

 

 

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The grass is used to feed the center’s cattle, which is enough to supply 20 percent of meat for the center’s 600 members.

 

 

 

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The center also has 8,000 m2 of land to grow vegetables, meeting 100% of vegetable needs. Addicts can learn construction, carpentry, rattan and bamboo product making at vocational classes.

 

 

 

 

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Completely isolated from the outside world creates the special advantages for the rehabilitation center. 

 

 

 

 

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After work, addicts can play sports in late afternoon.

The monthly fees for rehabilitation is only VND900,000/month ($43).

  


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