Does Rehab Work? How It Works, For Whom, and Under What Circumstances

This paper was written by Dominic McCann, CEO of Castle Health. It reviews four decades of research into residential rehabilitation.  It examines the mechanisms of sustained recovery, and proposes a practical framework for outcome evaluation. It concludes with a call for UK residential providers to participate in a collaborative multi-site effectiveness study. Reading time: approximately […]

How to Become an Addiction Counsellor in the UK

In this article, the CEO of Castle Health breaks down the complex and often fragmented training landscape.  With specialist degree routes disappearing, this guide explores the university-based paths that still offer a way forward, and what it really takes to enter this demanding, deeply human profession. There is currently no singular educational framework for becoming […]

10 Reasons Why Rehab Doesn’t Always Work

Exploring Reasons for Relapse Rehab is not a guarantee of lasting sobriety. Research shows that between 40% and 60% of people who complete residential treatment will experience a return to substance use within the first year. So the answer to the question, ‘does rehab work?’ is that it does for many, but not for everyone. […]