Codependents facilitate a person’s ongoing drug and alcohol addiction. They’re drawn into a circle of behaviour and breaking the pattern is almost impossible.
Addiction Resources
Ten Essential Films About Addiction
Addiction has inspired many directors to make great films and actors to give unforgettable performances. Here is a good list of ten films about addiction.
Scottish Scientist Against Legalising Cannabis
The debate on legalising cannabis is in the press again. In Scotland there is pressure to legalise both cannabis and ecstasy. Read both sides of the argument here.
The Medical Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
Prof Philip James argues for a greater use of oxygen therapy in medicine. At Castle Craig we use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat drug and alcohol addiction.
Understanding the Problem Gambler
The problem gambler has an impulse control disorder. Read more about the signs of problem gambling – bets, roulette, slot machine – and gambling addiction treatment.
Methadone programme in Scotland
Leading drug expert says the methadone programme in Scotland is “a black hole”. Read about the lack of data to measure the methadone programme’s impact in Scotland.
Hamilton Academical | The Football Club Fighting Addiction
Hamilton Academical is a Scottish football club that fights addiction by promoting 12 step meetings during their matches and in the local community.
Smoking Makes It Harder to Stop Drinking
Researchers at Yale University have found that smoking may be making recovery from alcohol addiction far more difficult than it already is.
To Be the Mom of an Addict
Sandra Swenson is the mother of two sons, one of whom is an addict. She shares her story as a way of helping other parents find a recovery of their own.
Addiction Treatment in Sweden
The Swedish legislation states that all employers need to have a written policy regarding alcohol and drug misuse and provide addiction treatment for their employees
What Families Can Do When Their Loved One is in Rehab
Advice from our therapist Gordon Hogg on how families can help someone who is in residential addiction treatment.
Treating Eating Disorders in rehab
Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating often co-occur with drug or alcohol addiction. Read about how they are treated in a rehab clinic.