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We admit patients from around the UK and Europe, as well as expats and foreign nationals from around the world. We have a multinational team at our residential addiction treatment centre
Acupuncture has been practised in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body, most often done by inserting thin needles through the skin, to cause a change in the physical functions of the body
Alprazolam is a prescription benzodiazepine sedative. Alprazolam is the active ingredient in Xanax, the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medication in the United States
Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant drug. Similar to other psychostimulants, methylphenidate-based medication like Ritalin results in feelings of pleasure, alertness, wakefulness, increasing body functions such as heart rate, temperature, blood pressure
We believe that behavioural addiction treatment is most effective when it’s customized to the individual being treated. We understand that every patient at Castle Craig has a unique story and unique needs
Making the decision to undergo residential addiction treatment at Castle Craig is the beginning of a life-long journey from admission and detox, to relapse prevention and discharge
Benzodiazepines are Sedative Hypnotics which are depressants or sedatives. These prescription drugs are prescribed by doctors to alleviate feelings of anxiety, help with insomnia or other sleep disorders
Stimulants are commonly misused drugs that increase energy and attention. Stimulants make people more alert, while simultaneously raising a number of body functions like blood pressure, heart rate and breathing
Sedatives, also known as sedative hypnotics or tranquilizers, work by producing effects such as reduced anxiety or sleepiness. Physical dependence and eventually addiction to sedatives can occur when these medications are taken for long periods of time, or in higher quantities than prescribed
Addiction to prescription drugs is just as widespread and damaging as addiction to illegal drugs, and has a serious impact on the lives of those addicted