Private Alcohol Detox and Rehab in Scotland
Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Aberdeen. We provide treatment for alcohol addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and NHS Grampian referrals.
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Addiction Rehab in Scotland
If you live in Aberdeen and are looking for drug addiction detox or alcohol rehab treatment it can often feel overwhelming knowing where to begin.
Castle Craig has over 35 years of experience in helping patients recover from drug and alcohol addiction so you can feel reassured you will be in good hands if you choose to have your treatment with us.
Castle Craig is a world-renowned residential rehab located three hours away from Aberdeen.
We successfully treat people with alcohol and drug addiction, offering residential rehab, medically-managed detox, intensive therapy and fitness all under one roof.
We treat a range of addictions including:
- Alcohol addiction
- Drug addiction
- Opiate addiction
- Prescription drug addiction
- Cocaine addiction
- Stimulant addiction
- Benzodiazepine addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Dual-diagnosis disorders
Established in 1988, our family-run rehab has close ties with both the private and NHS medical community in and around Edinburgh and across Scotland, often collaborating to provide the best possible treatment for our visitors and patients.
Getting to Us from Aberdeen
For those in Aberdeen, Castle Craig is less than 3 hours away on the A90.
Many Aberdeen locals choose Castle Craig because the beautiful hills and countryside of West Linton give the impression that they are not too far from home while allowing them the distance and space needed to clear their heads and focus on themselves, away from the stresses of their jobs and family lives.
At Castle Craig, we offer all patients the use of our sober transport service, which will arrange for you to be taken to and from rehab with a private driver.
Recognised by Other Experts
No treatment centre develops and grows for 35 years without offering treatment that has a solid reputation. Castle Craig is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The accreditation further attests to Castle Craig’s adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. This regulatory oversight ensures that our facility maintains the highest levels of professionalism, transparency, and accountability in its operations. By meeting and exceeding the stringent criteria set forth by regulatory bodies, Castle Craig demonstrates its unwavering dedication to providing evidence-based, ethical, and comprehensive treatment for individuals struggling with addiction.
Alcohol Rehab
We understand that asking for help is not an easy step for anyone. Our team at Castle Craig are more than happy to support patients through all stages of their journey into abstinence. We have years of experience working with alcohol addiction.
Drug Rehab
For those with a drug dependence, withdrawal can be an extremely difficult part of recovery. Our medical staff has decades of experience in managing the essential detoxification stage of giving up drugs through to recovery. The detox process at Castle Craig is a personalised journey tailored to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. Through close monitoring, compassionate care, and evidence-based interventions, the medical team ensures that patients undergoing detoxification receive the necessary medical support to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and effectively.
More than 10,000 patients have chosen Castle Craig in the past
Behavioural Addictions Rehab
Several habits can become addictions for people, beyond simply alcohol and drugs. We treat behavioural addictions such as gambling or gaming addictions.
Getting Rehab Admission from Aberdeen
The first step to getting help is an addiction screening assessment.
- Telephone assessment takes 30 minutes
- Completely free of charge or obligation
- Confidential and understanding
- Allows us to advise on the correct treatment plan including detox.
We are a renowned private residential rehab near Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh. Within 50 acres of parkland, we are known to provide specialist treatments and effective therapies that are designed to target both addiction issues and accompanying mental health issues.
Our therapists are accredited with either COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy Scotland) Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy or BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
It is important for us to prioritise a patient-centred approach when it comes to addiction recovery.
We do this by ensuring we have adequate staffing levels to provide a high standard of care.
Our therapists and medical team come from all over Scotland including Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.
How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?
The cost of rehab will depend on the length of your programme, your accommodation and whether you require a medical detox. There are several ways you can fund rehab. Funding treatment yourself will guarantee you faster admission, however, not everyone can afford a residential stay. Many private health insurers are covered by major private healthcare providers in the UK and abroad.
We know that cost is important and we consistently review our prices to ensure that we cater to many different budgets and households. See our advice on funding.
If you are from Aberdeen and struggling with alcohol, drug or behavioural addictions, or know a friend or family member who is, Castle Craig is here to help.
Offering rapid assessment, our admissions team are available 24/7 and can help you seek help whenever you need it, or whenever you are ready. More on admissions.
If you are looking to gain funding with the NHS click here.
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Call for Alcohol Rehab Information
We have many specialist admissions staff here at Castle Craig, who can provide you with essential information before you come and stay with us.
They are here to answer any question you might have and even point you in the right direction if you decide we are not the best choice. Call our confidential phone line for more information.
Aberdeenshire Addiction Rehab Resources
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Attendees often show varying levels of addiction and are at different stages in their recovery process. This is a free, collaborative, and supportive resource for those looking to recover.
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a charity that supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland.
- NHS Alcohol support
- Aberdeen in Recovery (AIR)
- Alcohol and Drugs Action Aberdeen
Find Us
Castle Craig Hospital
near Edinburgh
Scotland, UK
EH46 7DH
info@castlecraig.co.uk
01721 546 263
How Can Castle Craig Help?
Who will I speak to when I call Castle Craig?
When you call you will reach our Help Centre team who will give you all the information you need to help you decide whether to choose treatment at Castle Craig. If you decide that you would like to have a free screening assessment you will be asked a series of questions to build up a picture of your medical and drug use history as well as any mental health issues you are facing. If you decide you want to proceed with treatment you will be put in touch with our admissions case managers who will guide you through the admissions process.
How long is the rehab programme?
Residential rehab treatment starts at 4 weeks and can go up to 12+ weeks. Research shows us that the longer you stay in rehab and are part of the residential therapy programme, the longer the likelihood of continued abstinence and stable recovery.
How do I pay for rehab?
One concern we sometimes hear from people is how they will fund their rehab treatment. You can pay for treatment at Castle Craig privately, or through medical insurance, and some people receive funding through the NHS. The cost of rehab varies depending on what kind of accommodation you choose.
What happens at the end of my treatment?
Castle Craig thoroughly prepares patients before departure by creating a personalised continuing care plan which is formulated following discussions with the medical and therapeutic team. We offer an online aftercare programme which runs for 24 weeks after leaving treatment, in order to ensure a smooth transition back into your everyday life. Patients leaving treatment automatically join our Recovery Club where they can stay connected via our annual reunion, events, online workshops and recovery newsletters.