Relapse Is an Unfortunately Common Occurrence Relapse is a common occurrence even after successfully completing treatment because addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. When someone leaves treatment, they may feel confident that they have ‘beaten’ the disease. But relapse is most likely to occur within the first 12 months out of treatment. During this time […]
Addiction Resources
Shopping Addiction
The compulsion to spend money, regardless of need or financial means Much like other behavioural addictions, an addiction to shopping can lead to other problems in your life. Most often, people who are addicted to shopping struggle with debt and other financial problems as a result of their uncontrollable spending. While a shopping addiction can […]
Synthetic Cannabinoid (Spice, K2) Addiction
What are Synthetic Cannabinoids? Often referred to as ‘synthetic marijuana’ or ‘fake weed,’ spice and K2 contains a wide range of laboratory-made chemicals designed to mimic the effects of the well-known psychoactive compound in marijuana called THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. The combinations of chemicals in synthetic cannabinoids are changing all the time, leading to different effects […]
Types of Rehab
Recovery Choices Residential/Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients stay within a hospital, residential rehab or inpatient clinic for 28+ days to receive highly structured care. Day-hab Centres For those who cannot commit to or do not require inpatient support. They are often 12-week outpatient programmes that run daily, Monday-Friday, 9.30 am-6.00 pm. Executive Rehabilitation Rehab for professionals and […]
Reasons Why Inpatient Rehab Works
Why Rehab Works If you are considering going to rehab to help you recover from an addiction, you may be feeling at best daunted or at worst completely terrified. This is completely normal and a very common experience, as this is perhaps the first time in a while that you will be without drugs and […]
Tele-counselling in addiction treatment
Castle Craig Rehab develops tele-counselling and other tele-based services for the provision of continuing care addiction treatment services.
The “28 Day” Limit on Addiction Treatment Is Wrong
There is no scientific justification for the “28 day” addiction treatment period to which insurance companies limit funding.
Focussing on Trauma in Addiction Treatment
Treating an addict’s traumatic past may be a critical factor in their recovery. Castle Craig has been treating addicted people with trauma for 25 years.
Could Siblings Help in Addiction Treatment?
New research suggests that addiction is a brain disorder & that non-addicted siblings can help their brothers and sisters recover.
Starting Addiction Treatment
Your addiction therapist will devise a personalised treatment plan to take you through the process of recovery from alcohol, drug or gambling addiction.
Alcohol Addiction Online Resources
Alcohol Addiction, Websites of Interest If you’re suffering from alcohol addiction, or know someone who is, it’s often difficult to know where to start. Below we have compiled a list of websites offering advice on alcohol addiction. We have also listed a number of NHS websites that offer help and advice depending on where you […]
Five Reasons Why Alcohol Detox at Home Could Be Risky
Safety If you have been misusing alcohol and/or drugs for a significant period, your brain may now be relying on them to maintain a level of functioning. When those substances are removed, the mind and body cannot function as normal, perhaps leading to distressing symptoms. These can trigger a desire to want to drink and […]