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Castle Craig is open and safe and we continue to offer our much needed residential addiction treatment for patients during the Coronavirus pandemic. A Message from our CEO, Dr Margaret McCann Information on Actions & Measures Taken at Castle Craig Hospital Castle Craig Hospital continues to provide access to essential acute medical and clinical care during this period of unprecedented health threat posed by the pandemic of coronavirus (Covid-19). Alcohol and substance use disorders are amongst the most prevalent of mental health disorders globally. Alcohol and drug users are at greater risk of Covid-19 due the health impact of alcohol…
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Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Rehab Clinic
Castle Craig is a privately-run residential rehab clinic which provides treatment for alcohol, drug and gambling addiction. We are located close to Glasgow, Scotland, and have many ties to the Glasgow medical community. It is possible to drive to Castle Craig from Glasgow International Airport in an hour and we regularly provide pick-ups for our patients who come from Glasgow. Residential Rehab Treatment Clinic, near Glasgow At Castle Craig, our mission is to provide the highest quality and most effective treatment for our patients from Glasgow and across Strathclyde and Scotland and the UK. We offer many different options for…
Fentanyl: UK’s Next Drug Epidemic?
When it comes to illicit drug use, heroin and crack cocaine are often considered the worst drugs someone can take. They are responsible for the majority of drug-related deaths and are the leading cause of concern in most countries. Now with synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, becoming more widespread, it seems that there’s a new epidemic coming. And soon, it is expected to hit the UK as well. Fentanyl has been around since 1959, but it first made headlines in 2016, when it killed Prince, an iconic American musician. He died from an accidental overdose on the drug. Prince was prescribed…
Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Rehab Clinic
Welcome to Castle Craig Alcohol and Drug Addiction Clinic, near Edinburgh, Midlothian Castle Craig is a private residential rehab clinic near Edinburgh which provides treatment for alcohol, drug and gambling addictions. Established in 1988 we have forged close ties with the private and NHS medical community in and around Edinburgh and across Scotland. Our Clinic is Near Edinburgh Driving to Castle Craig clinic from Edinburgh and the Lothians takes from 30 minutes. We regularly pick up patients from central Edinburgh, Edinburgh Waverley, the Lothian area, and Edinburgh International Airport. Thinking about Addiction Rehab Close to Edinburgh Why attend a residential…
Family Therapy
Involvement of family members in alcohol & drug treatment & strong support networks of friends and colleagues is vital to successful addiction recovery….
Individual Rehab Therapy
Individual psychotherapy is a cornerstone of rehab treatment at Castle Craig. Patients speak in complete privacy with a specialist addiction therapist….
Drug-related Deaths in Scotland: an Ongoing Problem
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…
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….
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Dr. Maciej Iwanowicz
Doctorate of Counselling Psychology, MSc in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Maciej is a Doctorate-level Counselling Psychologist with an additional Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciencemore, and more than a decade of experience working within a variety of addiction and mental health settings. Practising as a clinician, manager and a researcher within private, third sector and hospital settings, Maciej has gained a detailed and broad understanding of how to best work with and approach people struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, family issues as well as personality, mood and neurodegenerative disorders. He has been trained in various psychological (clinical…
