Learn about the level of drug-related deaths in Scotland, which continue to rise, and which drugs are the most dangerous. Castle Craig drug rehab, UK…
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What are the Most Addictive Drugs?
Discover what drugs are most addictive, and why. Some are legal, some are not – all can be harmful. Castle Craig alcohol & drug rehab, UK…
What Drugs Damage Your Brain the Most?
All drugs work by altering your brain function in some way and the longer you use, the more your brain changes. It might take a while to start feeling normal again, and once you’ve struggled with addiction, it will likely remain a problem to guard against, but your brain will eventually get back to normal…
What to do When You Discover Your Teen is Using Drugs
It might be shocking to learn your child has been using drugs. Maybe you found something while doing laundry, maybe you got a call from the school, or maybe you heard a credible rumour. Now you have to figure out the extent of the problem and what to do about it….
Why Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol is Dangerous
Cocaine and alcohol are often used together. More than half of people with a cocaine addiction also have an alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the combination of these drugs is far more dangerous than either drug alone. Here’s why….
The Dangers of Mixing Meth with Alcohol
Meth and Alcohol are both very dangerous drugs, especially in large quantities, but the dangers of mixing meth with alcohol outweigh their individual risks and create exponential trouble….
Is MDMA Addictive?
MDMA is the primary ingredient in the street drug ecstasy which is popular in clubs and rave culture, but based on its feel good, party-oriented properties, many are left to wonder is MDMA addictive?…
5 Ways to Let Yourself Grieve the Loss of Drugs and Alcohol
When drugs and alcohol become a major factor in your life, the sudden absense of those coping mechanisms can cause a fair amount of grief and a sense of loss. Here are 5 ways to cope with this change….
Using Therapy Skills For Coping With Recovery Anxiety
In the process of dealing with recovery anxiety and relapse temptations, therapy skills will be useful in helping a patient work through and conquer anxious moments….
Drug & Alcohol Intervention
Convincing a loved one to enter a treatment centre can be incredibly challenging. Professional interventionists can help you in this difficult process….
Can Drugs Cause Schizophrenia?
There is strong connection between schizophrenia and addiction. Dr. Jim Craig, Consultant Psychiatrist, provides insight into psychosis, schizophrenia and drugs abuse….
New Videos on Drugs and Alcohol Detox
Information about detoxification from alcohol, heroin, cocaine and cannabis. This includes video interviews with specialist doctors from Caste Craig rehab clinic….
Is Abstinence from Drugs & Alcohol Enough?
What is successful recovery from addiction? Read more about abstinence from alcohol and drugs and recovery as a process through a 12-step programme….
Helping alcohol & drug addicts in Romania
Castle Craig Hospital launched a new website in Romanian, to compensate for the lack of addiction treatment information and fight high stigma against addicts….
The Effects of Alcohol & Drugs on the Family
Lee Taylor, Family Therapy Expert at Castle Craig Rehab, describes the effects of alcohol and drugs on family life. Family members experience guilt, anger, anxiety….
Alcohol & Drug Addiction is a Treatable Illness
Our Head of Training, Glynis Read, talks about effective addiction therapy & the rehab treatment process: “Alcohol and drug addiction is a very treatable illness”…
Is Scotland Failing to Cope with its Drugs Crisis?
Peter McCann, Castle Craig Chairman, points out the risks of treating patients with Methadone in the long term, instead of sending them to rehab….
