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'If Smokey can do it, I can do it too.' British Columbians heading to Thailand for addiction treatment

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A growing number of British Columbians heading to Thailand for addiction treatment.

Public health system stretched to its limits and high costs of private treatment centres.

60,000 Canadians travel abroad for medical treatment annually , but there is no data on how many are British Columbiaians seeking treatment.

In four weeks , James Hardy has been medically detoxed from all illicit drugs.

The last time Hardy was clean for more than a few days was when his son was born 18 years ago .

Hardy plans to enter treatment at the Start Today rehab centre until he feels ready and equipped to return home.

Hardy 's friend Parker says he has been an emotional wreck since watching his long-time friend finally undertake a recovery journey.

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English

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possibly offensive

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