Alcoholism: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms The causes of alcoholism remain the subject of debate amongst doctors and psychologists, with many asking themselves “why am I the way I am? Why am I different from my friends and family?” Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions Alcohol dependency is a disease, and it doesn’t discriminate. […]
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12 Step Recovery Programme: The Evidence Behind Why It Works
Fast Facts on Alcoholics Anonymous1: They say, it works if you work it, but where is the evidence? Up until the early 90’s, research on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the Twelve Step programme of recovery was virtually non-existent. There was a need for well-designed studies to research and evaluate the programme. Today, research on the AA […]
What exactly are the recovery tools you’ll learn in rehab?
What You Can Expect to Learn in Rehab When you realise that rehab is about much more than simply stopping drinking or using drugs, you’ll start to understand its real purpose: making the lasting changes needed to leave substance use behind for good. Here are the key components of effective addiction treatment. Rehab gives you […]
Understanding the Severity of your Addiction
How Bad is Your Addiction? So, you want to know if your addiction is severe enough for treatment. The fact that you’ve found us, or are asking Google questions about your alcohol or drug misuse, might be proof enough that you need help. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions We do not need to waste […]
Are Weed Hangovers Real? Expert Reveals All
It’s a common belief that, unlike alcohol, weed is hangover-free This derives from the belief that alcohol can be a more harmful intoxicant than weed (also known as cannabis or marijuana). As pioneers in leading treatments for cannabis addiction, we know this is not the case. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions How does marijuana […]
How Long Does a Bottle of Wine Stay In Your System
How Long Does a Bottle of Wine Stay In Your System: Blood, Urine & Breath? If your consumption is increasing and you struggle to cut back, you’re not alone. In the UK, there are an estimated 586,780 dependent drinkers with only 18% in treatment. How Long Till the Alcohol Wears Off? The number of units […]
One Week Sober Benefits. What Is It Like?
Want to Reach Seven Days Sober? Take It One Hour at a Time The old-timers or therapists who have been sober for years are not as much use in the first week of sobriety. They have forgotten the shakes, the rage, the unbearable cravings to use or drink one more time. They might have even […]
How a Day in Rehab Works, Timetables Schedules/Structure
What A Typical Day in Rehab Looks Like Every patient is an individual and has different needs and requirements. However, there is common ground within all addiction treatment that can be incorporated in a ‘programme.’ When starting one of our addiction recovery programmes, people work with their therapist and consultant psychiatrists on their addiction and […]
I wish I knew then what I know now: a journey through primary recovery
The following is a hypothetical example written from the perspective of a patient. When you are ill and in the throes of addiction, disasters seem to follow you around while drinking, lying, sleeping, crying, using, shouting or simply blacking out. One thing is certain, though: you know absolutely nothing about getting sober. Denial is something […]
Choosing the right rehab. Local, nationwide or abroad, where to go for rehab?
Which where and why? Now that you’ve decided to get help for your drug or alcohol addiction, the next step is to look into the most suitable rehabs that can equip you with the right tools for long-term sobriety. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions City or countryside? The type of location is often a […]
How to Deal with Stress without Alcohol
Stress is a natural reaction that occurs in response to our everyday experiences, and we all have to deal with it from time to time Whether it comes from our day-to-day responsibilities like work and family, or serious events such as illness or death, stress is an inevitable part of our lives. Rehab Costs & […]
Castle Craig Rated ‘Exceptional’ in Latest HIS Inspection
Castle Craig had an inspection from our regulators Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) recently and today we have received the official report. They found our infection prevention and control policies and procedures, were excellent and comprehensive. They commented on the thorough Covid-19 risk assessments which had been carried out and the effective processes we had in place […]