As a woman suffering from addiction, the impact of alcohol and drug use resonates differently compared to your male counterparts. Gender differences make your journey through addiction filled with unique challenges, from the fact that you’re more prone to addiction to the difficulties you encounter in recovery. For this and many other reasons, men and […]
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Self-Care Strategies for Women in Addiction Recovery
Recovering from addiction requires immense strength and resilience, especially because as a woman, you face unique societal, biological and personal challenges. Understanding these hurdles is crucial as you work toward a healthy and sober lifestyle. In your recovery journey, self-care becomes your best tool — think of it as a guide offering support and empowerment. […]
What Fears Are Keeping You from Going to Rehab?
Addiction is a stressful experience for most people, and the prospect of entering a rehab programme can cause anxiety too. If you’re in active addiction and hesitant to seek professional help due to your fears, then rest assured — you are not alone. The addiction recovery journey is seldom easy. Understanding the potential obstacles to […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment vs Abstinence-Based Treatment
When you are living with addiction, it is not always easy to know what type of treatment is best for you. At Castle Craig, we can help you make a decision that can guide you towards a life of sobriety, where recovery from addiction is not just a hope, but a reality. Treatment comes in […]
What are the Signs that Someone is Struggling with Addiction?
Signs You May Be Struggling with Addiction It’s easy to think of addiction and imagine the dramatic images we see in movies and headlines. Except, it can affect anyone, and you might not even notice. It isn’t always drugs or alcohol, either. Addiction refers to any sort of stimulating habit. Due to its stigma and […]
What is Addiction?
Addiction is a long-term (chronic) condition in which you struggle to gain control over something that you are doing, using or taking – despite these actions causing harmful consequences to your physical health, mental health or relationships and work. Defining Addiction Over the last few decades, the understanding of addiction has vastly changed in the […]
How to Navigate Your First Sober Christmas
Christmas can be a risk of relapse for people who are just out of rehab or are in early recovery. Read addiction advice on staying sober for Christmas.
Is Co-codamol Addictive? Everything You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard about Co-codamol, perhaps from a doctor or a friend who’s used it for pain relief. But like many prescription medications, there’s more to this drug than meets the eye. This article aims to give you an in-depth understanding of Co-codamol, its potential for codeine addiction, and what to do if you or […]
Castle Craig Releases ‘Recovery Days: Daily Thoughts for Living in Recovery’
For 35 years, Castle Craig has been at the forefront of addiction treatment, providing compassionate care and support to people seeking recovery. Throughout this time, we have witnessed first hand the transformative power of daily reflections as an integral part of addiction recovery. We’re pleased to introduce our own contribution with the publication of our […]
Is It Safe to Mix Alcohol and Blood Thinners?
What Are Blood Thinners? Despite their name, blood thinners don’t thin the blood. Instead, they help blood flow smoothly through the blood vessels, which prevents blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke. They have often been prescribed for people with the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which causes the heart to beat faster and […]
Anabolic Steroids Addiction
What are Anabolic Steroids? Anabolic steroids, officially known as anabolic-androgenic steroids, are a group of synthetic substances that mimic the naturally occurring hormone testosterone. Originally developed to treat medical conditions in which individuals did not naturally produce sufficient testosterone for growth and development, these performance-enhancing drugs have become virtually synonymous with their contemporary use and […]
Cannabis Induced Psychosis
Can Weed Cause Psychotic Symptoms? Cannabis is a commonly used recreational drug. It is popular because it causes effects that some people find pleasurable. Unfortunately, like all recreational drugs, it also causes many unpleasant side effects. One of the most distressing side effects cannabis can cause is cannabis-induced psychosis. What is Cannabis? Cannabis, also known […]