Addiction Resources

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 […]

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 […]

Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Drinking Alcohol? A stomach ache after drinking alcohol might seem harmless or a nuisance, but it could be a sign of something more serious. You might have a problem called alcoholic gastritis. What Is Alcoholic Gastritis? Gastritis means inflammation of the stomach. The word gastritis comes from gastric which […]

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a medical condition that occurs when babies are exposed to alcohol in the womb. It is part of a larger group of medical disorders called Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is one of the more serious FASDs. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome can cause significant physical symptoms, learning difficulties, […]

The Link Between Alcohol and Insomnia Many people see alcohol consumption as a promoter of drowsiness. However, the opposite may be true. The build-up of tolerance and its effect on brain chemistry can disturb sleep patterns within a relatively short time. Regular heavy alcohol use is likely to disrupt sleep patterns seriously. Alcohol is a […]

Dealing with alcoholism isn’t easy for anyone. It can be especially tough when the alcoholic is a loved one, and more so when that loved one is a parent. While growing up isn’t easy for anybody, growing up with an alcoholic parent can take a long-lasting toll on one’s well-being. Decades of studies have shown […]

Can drinking too much cause cancer? Around 1000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every day in the UK.1 Cancer is a devastating disease, and it’s important we understand what lifestyle choices put us at risk. One of the biggest cancer risk factors that we can change is our alcohol consumption. Did you know that […]

If you are regularly dealing with night sweats, alcohol body odour or bad breath, this is the article for you. Here we’ll take a look at exactly why consuming alcohol causes these issues and why dealing with them regularly could be a sign that you need some support.  Alcohol Odour and Alcoholism Wondering how consuming […]

Alcohol poisoning, which is also known as alcohol overdose, is caused by drinking a lot in a short period of time. Your body can only break down around one unit of alcohol an hour so if you drink more than that, your system can quickly become overwhelmed.  Anyone can be susceptible to alcohol poisoning – […]

Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” because it is so important to the body’s systems for dealing with rewards, stress, and getting along with other people. It has been studied a lot in the field of addiction because it might be able to help people with alcohol use disorder. In this article, we’ll talk […]

With advice changing all the time and there being many misconceptions about drinking while breastfeeding, it can be difficult to figure out whether you can breastfeed while drinking alcohol. On this page, we discuss some of the latest NHS guidance and scientific research on the subject. If you are struggling to control your drinking you […]

Excessive alcohol consumption is known to cause damage to both physical and mental well-being, especially if consumed regularly or in large amounts. More so, it can lead to a lowered immune response, particularly when combined with stress. Let us understand in this article how excessive alcohol and viral infections are interlinked. Professor Jonathan Chick, highlights […]