A recent research paper suggests electronic cigarettes can be more toxic than normal cigarettes. Read more experts’ opinions and e-cigs health risks here.
Addiction Resources
The Crack Cocaine of Gambling
A gambling addiction therapist writes about money laundering and other worrying facts involving slot machines and betting shops.
Michael’s Recovery Story –
Michael McAndrews now works as a Commissioner Liaison at Castle Craig Rehabilitation Clinic. Here is his story about facing addiction.
International Mental Health Conferences
Read about the latest mental health conferences and events attended by Castle Craig Hospital’s addiction treatment specialists.
Excellent Results from Scottish Health Inspectors
Following a recent inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Castle Craig residential rehabilitation centre received excellent outcomes.
Five Tips To Improve Your Self Esteem
Most addicts have low self-esteem and this stops them trusting anybody. They feel unimportant and lonely. Recovery is about changing these attitudes.
A New EU Directive: Reimbursment for Treatment Abroad
A new EU directive came into force, allowing EU citizens to claim the costs of healthcare treatment in other EU member states.
Negative Thoughts That Sabotage Addiction Treatment
Read a list of self-sabotage thoughts that can block addiction treatment and learn how to deal with them. As with all recovery, honesty is the keyword.
Five Ways I Deal With Stress
Dealing with everyday problems is difficult. Try these five ways to relieve stress, which left untreated can lead to depression, anxiety, burnout.
The Struggle of Addiction
Recovery from addiction is all about change. Our specialist therapist Chris Burn writes about this struggle & how to overcome it by working with the patient.
Scottish Government Reviews its Methadone Programme
The Scottish Government says methadone should be prescribed as the main substitute for heroin addicts, although the way it is distributed should be improved.
Ancient Addictions
Was Alexander the Great an alcoholic? Did Odysseus take opium? Was the Oracle at Delphi the world’s first rehab? Commentary piece by Castle Craig therapist.