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.

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Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Watford and Hertfordshire

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Watford. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust referrals. Inpatient Addiction Rehab Serving Watford Castle Craig is a private […]

How to stay, or get back on track, in recovery

Understanding the Role of Social and Community Networks in Addiction Recovery Addiction produces many negative consequences. It often worsens a person’s behaviour resulting in damaged relationships and diminished social connections. Feelings of isolation and loneliness result. Successful long-term recovery comes from establishing a strong social support network so that new healthy habits become embedded. A […]

Is a bottle of wine a night too much? Understanding your relationship with alcohol

Is a bottle of wine a day too much? The honest answer is ‘yes’. UK Chief Medical Officers advise that both men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week, spread over three or more days. They also say that women should have no more than one a day. […]

10 Key Coping Skills for Addiction Recovery

The road to addiction recovery is complex and requires time and effort. It will not happen all at once, and it’s crucial to have a plan for navigating the obstacles that will crop up along the way. Everyone’s journey to abstinence is unique, but some key coping skills can make the process easier during moments […]

Pastoral Care at Castle Craig

What is Pastoral Care? “Pastoral care” refers specifically to spiritual care provided by trained professionals who are often associated with religious institutions or denominations, and who provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing various challenges, including addiction. At Castle Craig, we provide a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment that includes faith-based rehab […]

Alcohol Tags: Doing More Harm Than Good?

Alcohol-related crimes are costly to society, both emotionally and economically. So it’s understandable why the government would seek to implement interventions aimed at reducing the burden of alcohol-related crimes. The latest idea? Alcohol tags for offenders found guilty of committing alcohol-related criminal behaviour. In this article, we take a look at the link between alcohol […]

How are Children Affected by Parental Drug Misuse?

Parental drug misuse is considered the chronic misuse of substances by a parent or carer in charge of a child. This could include people who are addicted or dependent on drugs, as well as those who use drugs regularly or excessively. In these circumstances, the parent or carer is no longer able to care for […]

Spirituality in addiction recovery – is it needed?

The spiritual component of the 12 Step programme was formulated at the start of AA by co-founder Bill W and colleagues and owes much to input from eminent psychiatrist Carl Jung. Many consider it crucial to the movement’s success in helping people recover. However, people today are more likely to question the existence of God […]

Private drug and alcohol rehab serving Derbyshire

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Derby. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust referrals. Castle Craig frequently accepts […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Plymouth and Devon

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders, serving people from Plymouth and Devonshire. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust referrals. This page introduces the services Castle Craig offers to the residents of Plymouth. We […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Luton and Bedfordshire

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Luton. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust referrals. At Castle Craig, we regularly welcome private patients from Luton to our […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Sunderland and Tyne and Wear

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Sunderland. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and referrals from local NHS services such as the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Castle Craig is […]