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What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is a diagnosis given when persons repeatedly overconsume quantities of food to the point of feeling unwell, and who experience the feeling that they have lost control over how much and/or what they are eating. Binge eating disorder is different from bulimia in that the episodes of […]

Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is a plant of the mint family common in southern Mexico and Central and South America. Other common street names are Leaves of Mary, the Shepherdess, Shepherdess’s Herb, Maria Pastora, The Female, Sage of the Seers, Diviner’s Sage, Diviner’s Mint, Sally-D, and Magic Mint. Salvia is a dissociative hallucinogenic drug. Its main active […]

At Castle Craig, we offer residential polysubstance addiction rehabilitation treatment designed for people using multiple substances at once or over time. Our clinical team is highly experienced in managing the complex interactions between different drugs, tailoring detox and therapy plans to address both the physical and psychological challenges of polysubstance use disorder. Set within a […]

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 […]

One of the biggest barriers to people getting help for alcohol/drug addiction is the stigma associated with the disease. Stigma is a negative attitude imposed by society on people who it judges as not ‘normal’. It is a reaction of fear, ignorance and prejudice. Addiction is a disease of the brain, this is a scientifically […]

Whether you’ve been prescribed Xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety or muscle spasms or taken it recreationally, you may have found that stopping can trigger challenging Xanax withdrawal symptoms. Like other benzodiazepine withdrawal experiences, these effects can be uncomfortable and even dangerous without the right support.  If you’re worried about Xanax dependence in yourself or a loved […]

Tramadol is a prescription-only medicine commonly used as a painkiller. It is also bought illegally as a recreational drug as it makes you feel relaxed and happy. Although you may be taking it with your doctor’s blessing, or because you think it is a safer opioid than heroin, it is possible to overdose on Tramadol.   […]

Amphetamine Induced Psychosis While several hallucinogenic drugs can result in intermittent psychosis years after the individual has discontinued use, methamphetamine-related psychosis is increasingly proving to be the most persistent and chronic drug-related psychosis due to the long-lasting and sometimes irreversible molecular, structural, and chemical changes that meth can cause in a user’s brain. Symptoms of Amphetamine Use and Psychosis […]

Myths About Addiction, Alcohol, Drugs & 12 Steps Rehab Treatment Our therapist Mark addresses some of the most common myths he has identified about Addiction, the 12 Steps, and Recovery. Myth 1: I’m a Bad Person, That’s Why I’m Addicted. You are not bad. Maybe some of the things you have done have not been […]