Addiction Resources - Castle Craig

The Definition of Addiction by Dr Margaret McCann

Addiction specialist Dr Margaret McCann explains her definition of addiction. Addiction is a complex, chronic, biopsychosocial illness.

Status Quo Singer Francis Rossi & Cross-Addiction

Status Quo Singer, Francis Rossi, describes cross-addiction & his cocaine addiction. Cross-addiction happens when one form of addiction leads to another.

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.

Alcohol Awareness Week

Read our overview of the media coverage during Alcohol Awareness Week UK. Bringing alcoholism and drug addiction issues into the public’s awareness is beneficial.

Alcohol Detox – Delays for NHS Patients

New study finds a number of problems within Scotland’s alcohol treatment services. Several addiction experts at Castle Craig rehab centre comment. Read more.

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.

Addiction and the Family

Addiction is a family disease that stresses the family to the breaking point, impacts the stability of the home. Read more on dealing with a loved one’s addiction and how to find help.