Castle Craig offers specialist residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. With over 37 years of experience, we provide a safe and supportive environment where women and expectant mothers can focus on recovery. Our experienced multidisciplinary team delivers medically managed care, addressing both substance addiction and mental health conditions. Set within a peaceful estate in […]
Addiction Resources
Exercise and Fitness
Fitness in Recovery Patients usually enter treatment in a poor physical state, however, incorporating regular exercise into their recovery programme can help provide them with the physical strength they need to overcome addiction. Exercise increases blood flow around the body and to the brain thus increasing energy levels and mental alertness. It also suppresses alcohol […]
Womens detox for drug and alcohol addiction
At Castle Craig, we specialise in addiction rehab for women. A part of this is women’s detox. So, we set up Serenity House; our female-only accommodation on our estate, with female-only group therapy sessions, and daily women’s gym sessions. Here, you can request a female therapist and an all-female nursing team during your stay so […]
Anabolic steroid addiction: risks, withdrawal and treatment
Anabolic steroid addiction is a growing health concern across Britain. People that start using anabolic steroids might develop a growing sense, over time, that they can’t stop using them as easily as they might have thought. This may even be the first time they have heard that it’s possible to become addicted to steroids. Understanding […]
Addiction recovery journey: I wish I knew what I know now
The following is drawn from real accounts of patients in recovery and their rehab experiences. While some details have been changed to protect privacy, the insights and advice reflect genuine journeys through addiction treatment. For a long time, I didn’t think I had an addiction to alcohol. There were times I questioned it, but then […]
Is weed legal in Scotland?
The debate on legalising cannabis is in the press again. In Scotland there is pressure to legalise both cannabis and ecstasy. Read both sides of the argument here.
The financial impact of addiction
Addiction and financial problems often sit side by side. Spending can start to feel unmanageable when addiction is involved, and money worries can become an ongoing source of pressure on top of an already stressful situation. We often talk about the mental and emotional toll of addiction, but the financial effects can be life-altering. People […]
Does Rehab Work? How It Works, For Whom, and Under What Circumstances
This paper was written by Dominic McCann, CEO of Castle Health. It reviews four decades of research into residential rehabilitation. It examines the mechanisms of sustained recovery, and proposes a practical framework for outcome evaluation. It concludes with a call for UK residential providers to participate in a collaborative multi-site effectiveness study. Reading time: approximately […]
First responder addiction treatment in the UK
People working in the police, armed forces, prison service, fire service, and ambulance service are exposed to things most people never see. For some, that exposure, combined with shift work and sustained pressure, puts people at considerably higher risk of developing addiction than most other professions. At Castle Craig, we offer residential rehab for first […]
How to quit vaping: professional advice and support
Giving up vaping can be difficult, especially if you are used to having nicotine every day, but deciding to stop is a rewarding choice for your overall wellbeing. This guide will help you understand how to quit vaping and what to expect, with some practical tips and guidance to help you manage cravings and withdrawal […]
Binge Eating Disorder Help
What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is a diagnosis given when persons repeatedly overconsume quantities of food to the point of feeling unwell, and who experience the feeling that they have lost control over how much and/or what they are eating. Binge eating disorder is different from bulimia in that the episodes of […]
Salvia Addiction Treatment
Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is a plant of the mint family common in southern Mexico and Central and South America. Other common street names are Leaves of Mary, the Shepherdess, Shepherdess’s Herb, Maria Pastora, The Female, Sage of the Seers, Diviner’s Sage, Diviner’s Mint, Sally-D, and Magic Mint. Salvia is a dissociative hallucinogenic drug. Its main active […]