When you are living with addiction, it is not always easy to know what type of treatment is best for you. At Castle Craig, we can help you make a decision that can guide you towards a life of sobriety, where recovery from addiction is not just a hope, but a reality. Treatment comes in […]
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Chronic Pain Medication & Addiction Rehab
Living With Chronic Pain and Addiction For many people, prescription painkillers are first prescribed to manage genuine, long-term pain. But over time, reliance on these medications can turn into addiction, leaving patients caught between two fears: At Castle Craig, we specialise in helping patients break free from painkiller dependence while still finding safe, effective ways […]
Cocaine Overdose
Cocaine Overdose: How to Help This page explains how much cocaine can cause an overdose, the signs and symptoms of cocaine overdose and what to do in the case of a cocaine overdose. How much cocaine causes an overdose? Cocaine overdose is difficult to define, because there are so many factors that are involved. In […]
Codeine Addiction: Codeine Overdose & Dangers
Are you worried you, or someone you care about, is currently experiencing a codeine overdose? This article will talk you through what happens during an overdose, what to do, and what treatment you can expect to receive. It’s important to note that codeine is both a prescription drug and addictive, so in some cases people […]
How to Detox From Opiates
What Is an Opioid? Opioids are a type of medication used for pain relief that can be created synthetically or derived naturally from the opium poppy. You might hear the drugs derived from natural sources, such as morphine and codeine, referred to as opiates. Synthetic opioids can include pethidine, fentanyl, and tramadol. But what exactly […]
Can You Overdose on Xanax?
Xanax is a sedative prescribed by doctors for anxiety or muscle spasms and it is also bought illegally as a party drug. It is particularly strong and highly addictive, which means it can be easy to overdose on it. Here we explain the danger of taking too much Xanax, what to look out for if […]
Can Hospital Medications Lead to Relapse? How Big Is the Risk?
Hospitals are places where people go to get better, but they often dispense powerful medications and anyone at risk from addiction should take precautions to protect themselves from situations that could lead to relapse. Hospital staff are well aware of the dangers inherent in the drugs they use (which are powerful because they need to […]
How To Quit Smoking Weed
Giving up cannabis can be difficult when you have formed an addiction and you might struggle to quit weed and stay clean. It is worth persevering with quitting weed because there can be a lot of positive benefits for your health when you stop. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to quit smoking […]
Klonopin Addiction (Clonazepam Misuse)
Prescription medication has many benefits for treating patients with anxiety and panic disorders. Medications like Klonopin help people manage their anxiety and overcome panic attacks; however, Klonopin and similar prescriptions have highly addictive qualities that can lead to addiction and health risks. Understanding the risks behind potentially addictive medications is essential to using these prescriptions […]
What Drugs Can Kill You, Keep Yourself and Others Safe
All drugs can harm you if taken irresponsibly or for a prolonged length of time, and they don’t have to be illegal to be risky. Alcohol, over-the-counter pills to relieve pain and well-known cold medicines are on sale in every single supermarket but they can all be fatal if taken for a long time or […]
Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Birmingham
Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Birmingham. We provide treatment for substance misuse, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust referrals. Castle Craig offers tailored treatment plans for alcohol and drug addiction […]
Benzodiazepine Addiction
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