Rehab Serving Shetland & Orkney

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Shetland and Orkney. We provide treatment for alcohol addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and NHS Shetland and NHS Orkney referrals. Addiction Recovery Serving Shetland & Orkney Are you or a […]

Private Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centre Serving Glasgow, Scotland

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Glasgow. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde referrals. Inpatient Addiction Rehab Serving Glasgow, Scotland Castle Craig is a private drug […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Leeds and West Yorkshire

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Leeds. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust referrals. This page introduces the services that Castle Craig offers to the people […]

ADHD and addiction

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a form of neurodiversity. It affects how the brain regulates attention, impulse control, and the processing of reward. ADHD can go unidentified for years, and in that time, substances can become a way of managing what nothing else seems to fix. Some studies have reported ADHD in up […]

Medically managed alcohol and drug detox in Scotland

Drug detox can have an anxiety-inducing reputation. But, it is far safer and easier than people imagine it to be.  Castle Craig has been providing medically managed alcohol and drug detox for more than 35 years. Our dedicated detox unit, Kirkurd House, runs 24 hours a day with nursing staff on hand to support you […]

Supporting someone in your life with drug or alcohol dependency

Helping your loved one find the right drug or alcohol addiction treatment is an important part of the healing process. You want to ensure you find a clinic that caters to your loved one’s requirements, as well as somewhere they will feel safe and comfortable. At Castle Craig, we understand the importance of a comprehensive […]

Confidential rehab for executives and CEOs

Addiction can affect even the highest ranks in a workplace, being common among top executives and CEOs. The intense stress of managing a company, combined with easy access to substances, often leads business leaders down a difficult path. Initial attempts to cope with pressure can quickly become substance misuse. Their roles involve consistently hitting targets […]

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ritalin?

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ritalin? When used together, Ritalin(methylphenidate) and alcohol make a dangerous and potentially lethal cocktail, even in low doses. This is because alcohol changes how Ritalin works, and Ritalin masks some of the effects of alcohol.  This article is for you if: Ritalin and Alcohol, Key Facts Mixing Ritalin & […]

Can You Overdose on Ritalin (Methylphenidate)?

A Ritalin (methylphenidate) overdose is a medical emergency. It is also often a sign of addiction, meaning the user is at risk of overdosing again. If you experiment with Ritalin, think you might be addicted to it, or know someone who might be, it is important to know what to do in the event of […]