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By Rupert Wolfe Murray, 3 Feb 2012
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that addiction is a “disorder of the brain” and that non-addicted siblings of addicts can help their brothers and sisters recover. This is an exciting new development into addiction treatment.
By Victoria McCann, 27 Jan 2012
The Office of National Statistics today released their annual report on the state alcohol-related deaths in the UK. They found that figures had increased from the previous year and that these death rates are now highest for people of an older age (55-74) than any other age group. They also found that while the number of alcohol-related deaths among men has risen, the number among women has fallen.
By Victoria McCann, 23 Jan 2012
METHADONE prescribed to wean drug addicts off heroin could make them seriously ill- and cost taxpayers a fortune, a rehab expert has claimed.
By Victoria McCann, 20 Jan 2012
On the 18th December the Sunday Post published an article about how the NHS in Scotland is failing drug addicts by choosing to prescribe Methadone instead of sending them to rehab. Many are on Methadone for years on end. Peter McCann, Castle Craig Chairman, points out the risks of treating patients with Methadone in the long term.
By d.mccann, 10 Jan 2012
The internet and the telephone are being used more and more to inform alcoholics and chemical dependents about their disease and about rehab treatment options. But Addictions UK have gone a step further and use both the telephone and the internet to deliver treatment.
By Victoria McCann, 21 Dec 2011
The Directors and Staff at Castle Craig wish all our current and former patients and their families a Very Peaceful and Happy Christmas!
By Victoria McCann, 16 Dec 2011
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for non-drinkers and especially for those who have just come out of rehab. We have come up with a few festive non-alcoholic drinks to help the non-drinker through the festive season.
By d.mccann, 14 Dec 2011
Greater access to rehab is desperately needed. Figures released by the RehabGrads show the state of play in the English & Welsh drug treatment field.
By Victoria McCann, 8 Dec 2011
Mindfulness is type of meditation that enables people to connect with their body, through their mind. It is being aware of the full feeling of this moment, without judgement. Mindfulness is accessible and can be combined into everyday life. Mindful living happens through awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
By Victoria McCann, 6 Dec 2011
Have you ever woken up with a clenched jaw, become aware that your shoulders are tensed while you are sitting at your desk, or come home from work with a sore neck and unexplained headache? Have you felt edgy or irritable for no specific reason or lain in bed, unable to sleep with your brain racing full of thoughts? These are just some of the many ways that stress and burnout affect our body.
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