Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director and Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. With over a decade of experience in addiction treatment communications since 2012, she leads the creation of clear, compassionate content that supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Victoria is committed to reducing stigma around addiction and mental health, and brings strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends and organises addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, promoting high standards of care and best practice in the field. Victoria also works with the media to raise awareness and share informed perspectives on addiction and recovery. The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

The financial impact of addiction

Addiction and financial problems often sit side by side. Spending can start to feel unmanageable when addiction is involved, and money worries can become an ongoing source of pressure on top of an already stressful situation. We often talk about the mental and emotional toll of addiction, but the financial effects can be life-altering. People […]

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Pregabalin addiction and treatment

Pregabalin is prescribed to hundreds of thousands of people in the UK each year. For many, it provides relief from nerve pain, anxiety, and epilepsy. But it also carries a risk of addiction, even if you don’t have any history of addiction. If you’re taking pregabalin and something feels wrong, it may be time to […]

Drug and alcohol rehab for elderly & those in later life

Castle Craig offers residential treatment that encompasses everyone, including drug and alcohol rehab for elderly people and seniors. Most people relate more strongly to the terms ‘older adults’ or ‘those in later life’. Here, we use all phrases interchangeably. Addiction can affect anyone at any stage in their life. Big events like retirement or bereavement […]

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What is NHS addiction rehab, and can it fund your treatment?

NHS addiction rehab can include funding for residential treatment at private facilities, including Castle Craig. Many people may not realise this, as the NHS doesn’t run its own residential rehab. Instead, it commissions places at approved providers. Castle Craig has held that approval across all UK health boards since 1988. NHS rehab funding is not […]

First responder addiction treatment in the UK

People working in the police, armed forces, prison service, fire service, and ambulance service are exposed to things most people never see. For some, that exposure, combined with shift work and sustained pressure, puts people at considerably higher risk of developing addiction than most other professions.  At Castle Craig, we offer residential rehab for first […]

Outpatient Rehab in Edinburgh

Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland

Outpatient Addiction Rehab in Edinburgh, Scotland The Castle Craig outpatient addiction and mental health services offer day-based services and appointments for those seeking support in Central Edinburgh and in Midlothian. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Peter McCann provides assessments, therapy, and medication management for a range of general psychiatric conditions, including addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, […]

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Luxury, Premium and Executive Addiction Detox Centre Near Me

Castle Craig specialises in medically managed drug and alcohol detox within our residential rehabilitation setting in the Scottish Borders. Located in a beautiful Grade II listed countryside estate, our private withdrawal clinic provides a secluded, therapeutic and tranquil environment surrounded by gardens, woodland and wildlife. With over 37 years of drug and alcohol addiction experience, […]

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Medically Managed Inpatient Gabapentin Detox Centre in Scotland, UK

At Castle Craig, we expertly provide residential, medically managed detox for individuals struggling with gabapentin dependency. Our care extends beyond prescription drug withdrawal, offering inpatient rehab treatment for co-occurring conditions such as stimulant misuse alongside trauma, anxiety or other mental health disorders. With options for 28-day and longer-term gabapentin rehab treatment, patients benefit from a […]

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Medically Managed Inpatient Temazepam Detox Centre in Scotland, UK

At Castle Craig, we provide medically managed temazepam detox within a safe, residential setting that prioritises each patient’s needs. Our team provides expert care for people looking to safely withdraw from Restoril or other benzodiazepines in a structured and supportive environment. With a private location in the tranquil Scottish Borders countryside, we offer clinical detoxification, […]

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Medically Managed Inpatient Ritalin Detox Centre in Scotland, UK

Castle Craig is a leading inpatient detox centre in the UK, specialising in medically managed stimulant withdrawal. We treat patients who are coming off Ritalin and other ADHD medications, offering 24/7 care in a private, tranquil setting in the Scottish Borders, 20 miles south of Edinburgh. Our clinical team also supports those struggling with stimulant […]

Castle Craig Recovery

45-Day (6-Week) Addiction Rehab Programmes

At Castle Craig, we offer 45-day drug and alcohol addiction rehab programmes that combine medical detox, evidence-based therapies and holistic recovery approaches. Our residential rehab options start from 28 days, with flexibility to extend to 4-week, 6-week or even 12-week stays depending on your needs. Our patients can recover in a private, therapeutic environment set […]