Call Us Now: In recovery we remember the isolation our addiction brought us to, so we knew what isolation meant and how it felt. In 2020, that’s something which has been new for a lot of people – especially family members of those with addiction – they didn’t understand what it meant when we talked about those feelings of isolation. Now they’re really realising what that is and what that does to you. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions Most important of these is Step 1. Step 1 – Admitted we were powerless and our lives were unmanageable In terms of global issues…
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New Admissions Unit Opens at Castle Craig to Meet the Challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic
This blog article is not updated. For our latest Covid-19 Preparedness & Response Updates please visit our page castlecraig.co.uk/coronavirus In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Castle Craig rehab clinic has launched an innovative, separate admission and detox unit to treat drug and alcohol addictions. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions The separate admissions unit, Kirkurd Unit, was created in response to the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic and the increased demand on NHS resources and the closure of Private and NHS detox beds and rehab clinics around the UK. The Kirkurd Unit strives for enhanced Covid-19 screening at all stages of admission and…
Emotional Sobriety: The Key to Addiction Recovery
Discover what emotional sobriety really means, and why it is essential for your continued growth and path to recovery. Castle Craig alcohol & drug rehab, UK…
40 Quotes on Addiction Recovery
Discover 40 of the best quotes on addiction recovery, for inspiration and motivation in your journey. Castle Craig alcohol and drug rehab, UK…
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Addiction Recovery
Why are healthy boundaries necessary in addiction recovery? Find out what they look like, and how to set them. Castle Craig, alcohol and drug rehab, UK…
The 7 Best Exercises for Addiction Recovery
Read on to find out the benefits of exercise in addiction recovery, and the 7 best actvities for you to do. Castle Craig alcohol and drug rehab, UK…
5 Tips for Self-forgiveness in Recovery
Read on to learn why self-forgiveness in recovery is so important, and five tips on how to achieve it. Castle Craig, alcohol and drug rehab, UK…
How Do I Find the Right Support Group in Recovery?
Learn more about the different support groups in recovery, which one is right for you, and tips to find them. Castle Craig, alcohol and drug rehab, UK…
Is Starting a Relationship in Early Recovery a Bad Idea?
What are the problems with starting a new relationship in early recovery? Learn if you should avoid romance when newly sober. Castle Craig alcohol rehab, UK…
Building Healthy Relationships in Recovery
Learn about why addicted people might need help building healthy relationships in recovery, and how to go about it. Drug and alcohol rehab, Castle Craig, UK…
Six Common Fears in Recovery
Are you more scared of recovery than your addiction? Read on for the six most common fears in recovery and tips to manage them. Castle Craig rehab, UK…
Family Issues in Addiction and Recovery
Family therapy is important in addiction treatment – but what happens when family issues in addiction threaten a successful recovery? Castle Craig rehab, UK…
What Motivates an Addicted Person to Recover?
Learn more about what motivates an addicted person to recover, what demotivates people, and how to stay motivated after treatment. Castle Craig rehab, UK…
Mindfulness in the New Year: 7 Tips for Recovery
Mindfulness is more than just a New Year’s resolution – it can be a meaningful tool for those in recovery. Read on for 7 tips on change through mindfulness….
Demi Lovato on Addiction and Recovery
Recognising that teens face the same issues she does and wanting to be a role model for her fans, Demi Lovato decided that honesty is the best policy….
Why Optimism is Important in Recovery
Most people don’t go into recovery feeling optimistic. Most people just feel like life couldn’t get much worse and they have to change something. That’s more like desperation than optimism. Depression has many facets, one of which is the inability to imagine a better future….
How to Break Bad Habits in Recovery
Everyone has some bad habits. When you’re in recovery, some of those habits will work against you. Maybe you still smoke, or you don’t get enough sleep, or you spend too much time on Facebook, or you still spend time with people who drink…
How Soon Will My Health Improve After I Quit Drinking?
Alcohol is bad for your health, especially for your liver, your heart, your digestive tract, and your brain. Your reasons for quitting may have nothing to do with health…
Why Empathy Matters in Recovery
Empathy is an important quality to cultivate in recovery. It doesn’t get as much attention as some other qualities like humility, perseverance, patience, honesty, and optimism, but it’s just as important. Here’s how your recovery will benefit by learning to be more empathetic….
How to Weather a Crisis During Recovery
There are some problems, however, that deal you a severe blow. It could be a divorce, a death in the family, or being fired. Events like these are huge for anyone, whether or not addiction has been an issue. How do you keep a crisis from ruining your recovery?…
So What if You Don’t Do Everything ‘Right’ in Recovery?
We all know there are things we ‘should’ do but don’t. We could all eat a little better, get a little more exercise, sleep a little more, but for whatever reason, it just isn’t happening. In recovery, there’s only one bright line: drinking or using drugs. As long as you don’t do those things, you’re doing it right….
How to Make Better Decisions in Addiction Recovery
Brain scans show that in people who have struggled with addiction for a long time, the part of your brain responsible for rational thinking becomes cut off from the part of your brain responsible for gratification…
There is No Silver Bullet for Addiction
More options mean more success for more people. There is no one approach that will work for everyone. Even 12-step programmes include multiple approaches, such as the steps, social support, affirmations, mentorship, and service. Whatever else you can add will only increase your chances of success….
Why You Should do a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Recovery
People can and do attend meetings for both or attend 12-step meetings and use some SMART methods. In fact, SMART Recovery incorporates evidence-based methods, so if you see a therapist while working the steps, you are likely to use some SMART tools anyway….
How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts During Addiction Recovery
People in recovery have to learn to manage not only the intrusive thoughts that drove their addictions, but also intrusive thoughts related to relapse. Learning to deal with intrusive thoughts is crucial for recovery. Here are some suggestions….
