Leading Addiction Treatment in the UK
12 weeks Gold Standard: Our Advanced Programme is an extended rehab programme lasting 6 weeks beyond our 28-day Foundation Programme.
6+ Weeks Rehab
Evidence shows that the longer you stay in treatment, the more chance you have of staying sober when you leave.
- It takes time to repair the physical damage of addiction and rebuild healthy bodies through good nutrition and personal training
- It takes time to address deep-seated trauma, that must be explored slowly
- It takes time to receive the full benefits of many therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
This Is Particularly Recommended for People:
- With a long history of addiction to drugs, alcohol or a compulsive behaviour
- Who are experiencing prolonged drug withdrawal, especially from prescription drugs like benzodiazepines
- With trauma that needs EMDR or DBT
- With Dual Diagnosis or a co-occurring disorder which can include:
- Cross addictions or dependencies which need addressing
- PTSD or CPTSD
- Food/Eating disorders
- Mood disorders, personality disorders or depression including bipolar
- Chronic physical pain
- Who require more time to strengthen their coping skills and life skills.
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Strengthening the Foundations for a Long-Lasting Recovery
The Castle Craig Advanced Treatment Programme shows you how to:
- Strengthen the gains made in our Foundation rehab programme
- Receive further therapy to address complex issues
- Receive medical supervision for long-term detox
- Develop and practise additional life skills, coping mechanisms and recovery skills
- Consolidate relapse prevention skills and deal with relapse triggers
- Address long-standing mental health problems such as trauma
- Gain more from long-term therapies such as DBT and EMDR
- Reset and replace compulsive using patterns with new healthy patterns.
Advanced Therapy
Castle Craig’s Advanced Treatment programme provides a further level of therapy, particularly valuable for those with Dual Diagnosis or very complex issues, those with chronic pain or depression, or those who have had a prolonged drug withdrawal. It is also suitable for those who seek to strengthen relapse prevention skills, coping skills and life skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The six-week Advanced programme includes Relapse Skills, DBT, Mindfulness, Life Skills and ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics).
This is supported by psychoeducational lectures and presentations.
Steps 6-12
The 12-Steps are a foundation for a new, sober life in Recovery. Many people leave short-term rehab just one or two weeks after admitting they have an addiction (Step 1) and that they need help (Step 2).
Many people relapse because they are still in denial of their addiction. This is why we don’t accept people into Foundation treatment for less than 4 weeks plus continuing care.
Our Advanced Programme gives you the benefit of working through Steps 6 – 12 in therapist-led groups and in one-to-one therapy sessions.
Through Steps 6 – 12 you will:
- Explore behaviours that didn’t work for you in the past and commit to moving forward
- Try to repair damages to family and friends
- Explore the direction you want your life to take
- Develop a sense of connection and spirituality in life to help you grow in Recovery
- Explore ways to share their experiences of recovery to help others.
Compassion & Respect
Treating Trauma Safely
EMDR and DBT
Depending on the individual trauma, EMDR can produce results in one session or over a number of weeks. The important thing is that enough time is allowed for the person to receive the full benefits.
A full course of DBT can take between 6-12 months. While this can be continued once a patient leaves treatment, ideally a substantial number of weeks should be completed as an inpatient before leaving. At Castle Craig we explore the fundamentals in our Advanced Programme focussing on skills needed to regulate emotions which is extremely important in dual diagnosis.
Our Advanced Treatment Programme is open to anyone who has been through our 4 week, Foundation Treatment.
Psychoeducational Lecture Series and Workshops
Lectures on the Advanced Programme have a focus on relapse prevention and include:
Steps 8 & 9 – personal relationships, learning where we went wrong in the past and how to make amends to those we care about
Refusal skills – learning how to say ‘no’
Building self-esteem
The risks of perfectionism
How to sabotage your recovery: Self-pity, blame, avoidance
Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts.
Castle Craigs’ Addiction Treatment Programmes
Inpatient
- Foundation – 4 weeks
- Advanced – + 6-12 weeks (or longer)
Outpatient
- Continuing Care (24 weeks)
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.