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Addiction Resources
Can Gamblers Ever Win
For a compulsive gambler, thinking he’s a winner is like an alcoholic thinking he can control his drinking. Unrealistic thinking is common with addiction.
Drug Use & Addiction in UK Prisons
Drug consumption in UK prisons is a well-publicised fact with soaring drug use amongst inmates, the creation of new drugs and ingenious ways of distributing them.
Addiction, Enabler and Enabling
Where there is addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling, there is usually enabling by those close to the addicted person. What does enabling mean?
New Legislation Addresses Burnout
Belgium is the first EU Member State to implement legislation to counteract psycho-social risks determined by work-related stress, like burnout.
Saying Goodbye to Addiction
Anonymous letter by former patient in addiction recovery presents alcohol as a seductive, faithless partner & shows how alcoholics struggle to get free of it.
Mid Life Alcohol Misuse Causes Memory Loss
Problem drinking in middle age can significantly increase the risks of severe memory loss in later life. At Castle Craig we try to halt or even reverse the damage through a healthy diet, exercise, therapy and HBOT.
How to Build Self Respect?
One of our addiction therapists writes about how to build self respect and take responsibility for our own lives.
Ireland Institutes Cross Border Directive
If you are entitled to healthcare treatment in Ireland you can get it at Castle Craig in Scotland.
Come to the 26th Castle Craig Reunion
A reminder from Castle Craig staff for our former patients and their families to join us for the 2014 Reunion on Sunday, 29th of June.
Narcotics Anonymous Online Meetings
An interview about the role of online Narcotics Anonymous meetings in recovery from addiction.
Online Gambling – When Home Becomes a Casino
A short radio documentary about gambling addiction treatment shares the stories of some of our patients.