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New Rehab Clinic Launches – Smarmore Castle To Tackle Alcohol & Drug Addiction
Smarmore Castle Private Clinic today opens its doors to offer specialist in-patient treatment for people with alcoholism, drug addiction and gambling addiction. The first patients start treatment this week.
NICE Guidelines – Making the Case for Inpatient Treatment
NICE’s guidelines on inpatient and residential treatment cannot be summarised into a simple rule. Read more here.
Recognising Delirium Tremens
Prof. Jonathan Chick describes the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Read more on the effects of heavy consumption of alcohol and the brain chemistry behind it.
Addiction Recovery & Sobriety Support Mobile Apps
A host of new smartphone apps are now available for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Here’s a review of the most popular ones.
Living with an Addict
Addiction affects the family, friends and relationships of the alcoholic or substance user. Read Rose’s personal story of living with a cannabis addict. Alexandria Barley, Specialist Addiction Therapist comments.
Excellent Inspection Outcomes 2015
Castle Craig Hospital was inspected by its regulatory body – Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and received excellent grades. Read more about the inspection and results.
Can Drugs Cause Schizophrenia?
There is strong connection between schizophrenia and addiction. Dr. Jim Craig, Consultant Psychiatrist, provides insight into psychosis, schizophrenia and drugs abuse.
The Vicious Circle of Gambling
Online gambling sites make it easy to become a compulsive gambler. Addiction therapist shares his story of recovery from gambling, cross addiction.
What If I’m Not Ready for Rehab
I’m not ready for rehab. It takes time to to admit there’s a drug or alcohol problem. Read a personal recovery story from Castle Craig’s addiction therapist.
Charles Kennedy Remembered | The Illness of Alcoholism
A statement from Charles Kennedy’s family soon after his death acknowledged that he had lost his life to alcoholism. We look at the media coverage of alcoholism – from “demons”, “flaw” to the disease model of addiction.
Arrogance is a Defence Mechanism | Addiction Therapy
Arrogance and superiority are a notable characteristic of alcoholics and people with a drug addiction. Read how we address defence mechanisms in addiction therapy.