Why Rehab Works If you are considering going to rehab to help you recover from an addiction, you may be feeling at best daunted or at worst completely terrified. This is completely normal and a very common experience, as this is perhaps the first time in a while that you will be without drugs and […]
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Tele-counselling in addiction treatment
Castle Craig Rehab develops tele-counselling and other tele-based services for the provision of continuing care addiction treatment services.
The “28 Day” Limit on Addiction Treatment Is Wrong
There is no scientific justification for the “28 day” addiction treatment period to which insurance companies limit funding.
Alcohol detox at home: what’s safe, what’s not, and what to know
Most people consider alcohol detox at home before they think about residential treatment. It means you don’t need to take time away from your family or tell strangers what’s happening. But while home alcohol detox is possible for some people, alcohol withdrawal can be the most dangerous of any substance. You should never guess whether […]
The Dangers of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey: Navigating Sobriety Safely
Deciding to quit alcohol is a courageous step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. While the idea of immediate freedom from alcohol may seem appealing, it is essential to understand the potential dangers associated with this approach. Is it Safe to Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey? When undertaking the road toward sobriety, it is necessary […]
How Long Does it Take for Your Liver to Repair Itself After Years of Alcohol Misuse?
How Long Does it Take for Your Liver to Repair When you drink large amounts of alcohol, even for just a few days, it can damage your liver. Fortunately, the liver is an incredible organ as it’s the only one that can regrow healthy liver cells and repair itself. This means if you seek help […]
The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (and Similar Fellowships)
Origin of the 12 Traditions The Twelve Traditions represent one of the twin pillars of Alcoholics Anonymous (the other pillar is of course the Twelve Steps, which precede them by roughly ten years). Bill Wilson first introduced the Traditions in 1946 in articles for the Grapevine Magazine entitled “Twelve Points to Assure Our Future”. In 1949 the […]
Can you drink on antidepressants?
Whether you can drink on antidepressants is a commonly asked question, but there’s no single definitive answer. It depends on the type of antidepressant you’re taking, how much you drink, how often, and what else you’re taking. Some combinations are riskier than others. Millions of people in the UK take antidepressants, and some still drink […]
Do you need to hit rock bottom before seeking addiction treatment?
Yes or no? Research shows that less than 10% of substance misusers never seek help for their dependences, often waiting to reach rock bottom which can lead to fatalities. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions This causes huge difficulties for family members and their extended community because each person is affected by relational symptoms […]
How Many People Seek Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in the UK?
UK Addiction Facts and Figures Who exactly goes to rehab and why How many people request drug or alcohol treatment in the UK Over a quarter of a million adults in the UK sought treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. This is largely the same as in 2018/9. Approximately half were offered some sort of […]
Rehab with an Interpreter
An interpreter working with a patient in a residential rehab setting is quite uncommon. Despite the challenges, over the last five years Castle Craig has proven it can indeed work.
There Is No Rehab Near Me, What Should I Do?
Finding a rehab centre is easy, but finding a world-class treatment centre near you is harder. So what should you be looking for? While there are many private residential rehabs in the UK, the number is still in the very low hundreds and they are mainly found in or around cities. Other inpatient NHS treatment centres […]