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Almost 40 years ago, Peter McCann and his wife, Dr Margaret Ann McCann, began helping people with drug and alcohol addiction into a life of recovery. This eventually led to the founding of Castle Craig Hospital in 1988. As he celebrates his 80th birthday having spent half of his lifetime helping people overcome addiction, we asked Peter to look back on his own life, and the changing face of addiction treatment. A genuine understanding of addiction Peter’s passion for helping people overcome addiction came from his own experience, along with coming from a family with a medical background. “It was…
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Photos of our Rehab Clinic
Browse through our picture gallery showing scenes from daily life in rehab at Castle Craig clinic. All photographs have been taken at Castle Craig and with subject’s permission….
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Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Research
Castle Craig employs some of the leading authorities on the subject of alcohol and addiction. In addition to following the latest developments and research in our sector, we attend and present at conferences and commission our own research…
Castle Craig Hospital – Our Mission
We aim to improve the quality of life for those afflicted by addiction; including drug addiction, gambling addiction or alcohol addiction….
Our Ethos
From its founding over 25 years ago it was envisaged that Castle Craig would become a place of hope and healing for those suffering from addictive disease and for their families…
Photos & Videos of our Addiction Treatment Centre
We think it’s important for one to have a visual representation of the types of services on offer and of the outstanding beauty of the Castle Craig Grounds…
Research on Addiction Treatment
Castle Craig rehab clinic is a leading authority on addiction. We have produced outcome studies over the years, which have shown consistently good results….
A Review of the “Anonymous” Self Help Groups and their Utilisation in Professional Settings
Over the last 50 years, there has been an enormous increase in the number and variety of self-help groups, fellowships and organisations which play a very large part in today’s caring society…
The Lord President’s Report On Alcohol Misuse And The Implication For Alcoholism Services In Scotland
This is a 1992 report on alcohol misuse and the implication for alcoholism services in Scotland – presented by the Chairman of Castle Craig rehab centre….
Research Articles on Addiction Treatment Outcome Studies
Learn more about UK Addiction Research, as well as outcome studies related to addiction treatment at Castle Craig Alcohol & Drug Rehab…
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Addiction Treatment Success Rates
There is a strong evidence base to support the treatment methods used at Castle Craig, as well as in support of residential rehabilitation treatment for drug and alcohol addictions…
Castle Craig Website Terms of Service
Welcome to Castle Craig addiction treatment centre website. Read our terms and conditions of use and find more rehab treatment support here….
Outcomes for Lanarkshire Patients at Castle Craig Hospital 2004
Read about the outcome studies of Lanarkshire patients in treatment at Castle Craig alcohol and drug rehab centre in 2004….
Methadone Increases Craving for Heroin
Report on how methadone increases craving for heroin – by Castle Craig alcohol & drug rehab clinic in Scotland. Read more here….
Evaluation of Patient Outcomes 2015
Outcomes evaluation for 116 drug and 107 alcohol-dependent patients from the Netherlands entering Castle Craig Hospital between 17th July 2011 to 13th December 2012 and staying in treatment for more than 1 day…
Extended Care Unit Follow Up Study 1999
This 1999 report provides a description of alcohol dependence, treatment philosophy and reviews in-patient treatment for addictions. Read more here….
Extended Care Unit Follow Up Study 2000
This is the Follow Up Study in 2000 of Castle Craig’s Extended Care Unit, which provides treatment for people with drug and alcohol addictions. Read more….
The Impact of the NHS Reforms using the “Minnesota Model” Approach
The facility which I am describing is registered with the Local Health Board and has a maximum capacity of 47 beds in the first stage of care, which is detoxification and intensive rehabilitation, and a further 20 beds in the extended card…
Outcomes of Alcohol Dependent Patients at Castle Craig Hospital 2002
Read about the outcome studies of alcohol dependent patients in treatment at Castle Craig addiction treatment centre in 2002….
Outcomes for Cocaine Addicted Patients at Castle Craig Hospital 2007
Read about the outcome studies of cocaine addicted patients in treatment at Castle Craig rehab centre in 2007….
Outcomes for Patients at Castle Craig Hospital 2010
Read about the outcome studies of Dutch patients in treatment at Castle Craig addiction treatment centre in 2010….
Treatment Outcomes at Castle Craig
At Castle Craig we strive to provide the highest standard of residential treatment for addictions. Results show that our treatment is effective. Read more….
Effectiveness of Residential Rehab Services
This document summarises some of the evidence for residential and 12 Step treatment programmes. At Castle Craig we also follow the abstinence-based model….
