Is one solution to alcohol abuse… more alcohol? Some in Canada think so. A few years ago, several cities have implemented managed alcohol programmes (MAP) to tackle severe alcoholism, particularly among those with an unstable housing situation and who drink non-beverage alcohol. After several years of seemingly successful results, other countries including Australia and Scotland are interested in replicating the concept. Already, a homeless shelter in Glasgow wishes to pilot the idea. While it’s true that such a programme appears to be beneficial in some way for some people, there is a lack of good evidence that these programmes are…
Category: Treatment Model
Participation
Public Participation Strategy 2008 – 2011 Castle Craig Hospital is focused on delivering a consistently high standard of healthcare, providing rapid access to treatment and good outcomes for those seeking treatment for addictive disease. We constantly endeavour to achieve continuous improvement of the care and services we offer to patients and their families who are referred to us from Scotland, other parts of the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. Patient and Family Participation Castle Craig is committed to a policy of promoting participation in the planning and delivery of its services. Participation has already been incorporated into our…

Addiction and Rehabilitation Treatment Model
Making the decision to undergo residential addiction treatment at Castle Craig is the beginning of a life-long journey from admission and detox, to relapse prevention and discharge…
Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
Castle Craig has the Intertek ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System in place as well as being overseen by the Clinical Governance Committee….
Castle Craig Public Participation Strategy
Castle Craig is focused on delivering a high standard of healthcare, providing access to treatment and good outcomes for those suffering from addictions….
12 Step Addiction Treatment
At Castle Craig, our treatment model follows the Minnesota Model or 12 Step Program, viewing addiction as a disease. Find out more here….
The Castle Craig and the Minnesota Model
The Castle Craig Model of addiction treatment incorporates the definition of the 12 Step Minnesota Model. Read here to find more about how we adapt and use this model….

Treatment Q&A
Castle Craig thoroughly prepares patients before departure and a personalised continuing care plan is developed by the focal therapist in conjunction with the medical and therapeutic team…

What Addictions We Treat
What We Treat: Alcohol, drug & gambling addiction, dual diagnosis for depression, anxiety & PTSD. Castle Craig Clinic, Scotland, Ireland, UK, Netherlands….
What does success mean when it comes to rehab?
What qualifies as “success” when it comes to rehab and recovery? At Castle Craig, we believe that treatment is successful when patients are abstinent. Read more….