Accessible Addiction Treatment in Malaysia: How Solace Asia Widens Access

Clinically reviewed by Adjunct Professor Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam, founder of Solace Asia. Updated October 2026.

Quick answer

Good addiction treatment in Malaysia is often out of reach because of cost, distance, stigma or not knowing where to start. Solace Asia makes it easier to get help with a free, confidential assessment, residential and online programmes, family support and long-term aftercare. For families who need residential care at a lower cost, our sister retreat Salus in Cyberjaya offers it at RM7,000 a month, all-inclusive.

What stops people getting treatment

Cost is the barrier most families mention, but it is rarely the only one. Many people do not know whether their drinking or drug use is serious enough to need help. Others worry about being judged by employers or their community, or cannot take weeks away from work and family. Some start treatment and drop out because the next step is unclear. Each of these makes relapse more likely, and addiction can be life-threatening, so delays matter.

How Solace Asia widens access

A free first step

Every enquiry starts with a free, confidential assessment. It tells you how serious the problem is, whether medical detox is needed and which level of care fits. There is no obligation to go further.

Care that treats the whole person

Our Solace Flower model looks at four parts of a person’s life: biological, psychological, social and spiritual. In practice that means medically supervised detox where needed, therapy to build coping skills and prevent relapse, work on family relationships and returning to daily life, and help finding purpose beyond addiction.

Treatment that fits around life

Not everyone can leave home for residential care. Solace Online is a virtual recovery programme, and our team can advise whether outpatient support is enough or whether a residential stay is safer.

Support for families

Addiction affects the whole family. Our Family Programme helps relatives understand addiction, set healthy boundaries and support recovery at home.

Aftercare that lasts

Recovery does not end at discharge. Solace Asia’s aftercare programme runs for 18 months, giving people support through the period when relapse is most likely.

A lower-cost residential option: Salus

Some families need residential care but cannot meet the cost of full private rehab. For them, Solace Wellbeing Group runs Salus, a residential recovery retreat in Cyberjaya, Selangor. Salus offers residential treatment at a lower cost, in a different residential location, maintaining Solace’s clinical standards for treatment. It costs RM7,000 a month, all-inclusive, for a 90-day programme.

Why it matters

Untreated addiction costs families far more than treatment does, through lost jobs, debt, broken relationships and, in the worst cases, lost lives. The sooner someone gets the right level of care, the better their chances of lasting recovery.

Frequently asked questions

How much does rehab cost in Malaysia?

Private residential rehab usually costs RM10,000 to RM60,000 a month, and outpatient care RM1,000 to RM10,000 a month. Read our full guide to rehab costs.

Is the assessment really free?

Yes. The first assessment is free and confidential, with no obligation to start treatment.

What if we cannot afford residential treatment?

Speak to our team about payment options, outpatient or online care, and Salus. You can also read about treatment options for B40 and M40 families, including government services.

Talk to us

To talk through the right level of care, contact the Solace Asia team for a free, confidential consultation, or call 03 3310 0145. If cost is a concern, our sister retreat Salus offers residential treatment at a lower cost, in a different residential location, maintaining Solace’s clinical standards for treatment.