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.
Addiction Resources
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.
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.
The Salvation Army are Wrong: Addiction and Homelessness are Linked
Salvation Army may try to change perceptions about homelessness, but the link between addiction and social-break-down is something to be tackled.
Long Term Rehab Gets The Brain Back on Track
Addiction changes the way the brain carries out its regular functions. Find out how more time spent in residential rehab results in a higher chance of recovery.
Vulnerability in Treating Addiction
Vulnerability follows the alcoholic or chemically dependent patient at every step in the addiction treatment process. Read more on how vulnerability helps recovery.
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.