George Kelly

Campaign & Content Coordinator

George Kelly is Content Coordinator for Castle Craig, where he editorially reviews web content to make sure it is clear, well-sourced and consistent with its editorial and brand standards.

George’s background combines scientific research with specialist healthcare communications. He holds a first-class integrated master’s in Marine Biology from the University of Southampton and has co-authored research published in Nature. Before joining Castle Health, he led digital communications for two discrete, private mental health and addiction treatment brands. There he developed long-form clinical content and translated psychiatric and addiction treatment frameworks into accessible information for prospective clients, families and referring professionals.

Earlier in his career, he worked as a technical writer at a life sciences communications agency, producing content across a wide range of scientific and technical fields.

His editorial approach combines accuracy, readability and genuinely usefulness to people making decisions about care.

How psychiatry for addiction supports recovery

Psychiatry for addiction at Castle Craig is part of every patient’s care. A co-occurring addiction and mental health condition is called a dual diagnosis. Both conditions need to be treated together, and our psychiatrists will work with you to understand your treatment needs, build an individual plan for your care, and adjust that plan as […]

Is alcoholism genetic? The link explained

If drinking patterns seem to be repeating across generations in your family, there are two questions you may be wondering about: Is alcoholism genetic, and does it run in families? Genetics play a real part in the risk of living with alcohol dependence, but it doesn’t decide it alone. Your environment and your own life […]

Womens detox for drug and alcohol addiction

At Castle Craig, we specialise in addiction rehab for women. A part of this is women’s detox. So, we set up Serenity House; our female-only accommodation on our estate, with female-only group therapy sessions, and daily women’s gym sessions. Here, you can request a female therapist and an all-female nursing team during your stay so […]

Gambling rehab at Castle Craig, Scotland

Castle Craig has been treating gambling addiction for over 35 years, with our programme delivered by specialist gambling therapists. Gambling disorder brings specific pressures that general addiction treatment may not always be equipped to address. Our team has dedicated clinical experience and treats gambling disorder as a distinct condition. We ensure to operate at a […]

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Residential Ketamine Addiction Treatment at Castle Craig

The need for ketamine addiction treatment has been growing rapidly in recent years. Ketamine is now one of the most used drugs in Britain, and there are even NHS clinics opening specifically for the damage ketamine causes. Ketamine dependency can develop surprisingly quickly. By the time challenges around cutting down its use start to show, […]

Internet addiction: signs, causes and treatment

Internet addiction is a real dependency, similar to an addiction to drugs or alcohol. The difference is that so much of our lives now take place online that quitting entirely isn’t an option for most. We use the internet for everything from shopping to socialising, and this can make the line between “normal” use and […]

Editorial Standards at Castle Craig

The information on this site often relates to some of the most important decisions a person can face. Whether you are looking for help yourself or supporting someone else, you need information that is accurate and trustworthy. At Castle Craig our editorial process is designed to ensure that everything we publish reflects the same standards […]

Binge Eating Disorder Help

What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is a diagnosis given when persons repeatedly overconsume quantities of food to the point of feeling unwell, and who experience the feeling that they have lost control over how much and/or what they are eating. Binge eating disorder is different from bulimia in that the episodes of […]

Salvia Addiction Treatment

Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is a plant of the mint family common in southern Mexico and Central and South America. Other common street names are Leaves of Mary, the Shepherdess, Shepherdess’s Herb, Maria Pastora, The Female, Sage of the Seers, Diviner’s Sage, Diviner’s Mint, Sally-D, and Magic Mint. Salvia is a dissociative hallucinogenic drug. Its main active […]

Polysubstance and Polydrug Addiction Rehab Treatment

At Castle Craig, we offer residential polysubstance addiction rehabilitation treatment designed for people using multiple substances at once or over time. Our clinical team is highly experienced in managing the complex interactions between different drugs, tailoring detox and therapy plans to address both the physical and psychological challenges of polysubstance use disorder. Set within a […]

Addiction and Depression Rehab Treatment

Living with depression or major depressive disorder alongside substance addiction can cast a heavy shadow. People often turn to drugs or alcohol seeking relief from a low mood, only to find that the addiction deepens their despair. At Castle Craig, we have helped people navigate this challenging dual diagnosis for over 35 years in the […]

Not Ready for Rehab?

Joining a rehab programme can be a life-changing experience and admission to residential rehab is usually a straight-forward process. However for many reasons people can feel that they aren’t ready for rehab or that there are barriers to overcome before they can start treatment. Barriers to Rehab Denial – addiction is characterised by denial, a […]