Chris Burn

Chris Burn

Consultant Therapist

Chris Burn joined Castle Health in 1988 as Financial Director and retrained as a specialist addictions therapist in 1994. Chris formerly trained and worked as a Chartered Accountant in London, Paris and Malta and ran a hotel in the Scottish Borders.

Chris ran the Gambling Addiction Programme at Castle Craig for many years. After retiring in 2016 he remained involved with Castle Health as a consultant therapist and part of the editorial team. He wrote three books about recovery which are sold in our bookshop and are popular with our patients:

Poetry Changes Lives – a page-a-day book of history, poetry and inspiration
The Fun We Had
Pulp Verses – examining writing as a therapeutic tool

He now divides his time between London and the Scottish Borders and is married with three children and five grandchildren.

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My Recovery – A Musical Aspect

Castle Craig’s Consultant Therapist, Chris Burns shares his journey in recovery, reflecting on the pain, challenges and spiritual growth he experienced along the way. Recovery is difficult. There is a lot of pain associated with addiction, but it doesn’t just go away when you sober up. There is pain in recovery too, but it gets […]

Gambling Rehab – Getting Help to Stop Gambling

What Is Gambling Rehab? If you feel that your gambling is out of control and you are compelled to gamble at an excessive rate, you may be in need of gambling addiction treatment at a rehab clinic in order to stop. At a gambling rehab like Castle Craig, you are removed from the ability to […]

Genetic Factors for Alcoholism

Is Alcoholism Hereditary? “People often ask if alcoholism is a hereditary disease. The answer is not a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Certainly, there is no ‘alcoholic gene’. Addiction is a multifaceted illness and if there is a history of alcoholism in your parental family then that is one risk factor among many. It does not […]

Private or Free Rehab? Which is the Right Choice For You?

Not everyone seeking rehab for an addiction problem is aware of the treatment options and the pros and cons related to each kind. Here we explain what is available the main points that you should consider, and what to avoid. The moment you start looking for the right rehab is likely to be a time […]

Supporting Mothers in Addiction, Tips for Balancing Parenting and Treatment

Page Clinically Reviewed on by Chris Burn | Consultant Therapist

Addiction is an illness that can affect any member of the family, and many of the women suffering from addiction are mothers. This often means that they find it extremely difficult to seek recovery for fear of being judged or having their children removed from their care.  Being a mother, balancing family life, and addiction […]

Codeine Addiction: Codeine Overdose & Dangers

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Are you worried you, or someone you care about, is currently experiencing a codeine overdose? This article will talk you through what happens during an overdose, what to do, and what treatment you can expect to receive.  It’s important to note that codeine is both a prescription drug and addictive, so in some cases people […]

Leaving Rehab – How Do I Build My Life Around My Recovery?

Recovery is Not a Passive State A life of recovery ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ sounds exciting, but in reality, what most of us need is simple ‘peace of mind’. That doesn’t mean that recovery is a passive thing. Far from it. Early sobriety is a fragile plant that requires work and nurture before it is […]