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How to Help a Loved One With Drug or Alcohol Addiction

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 […]

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Confidential Executive Rehab Treatment for Business Professionals & 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 […]

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 […]

Concerta Side Effects: Uses, Dosage, Interactions & Warnings

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 11.4% of children aged 3-17 years old have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That may not sound like a very large percentage, but it equates to about 6 million kids. From 2016 – 2019, 12 to 17-year-olds had the highest prevalence of ADHD at 13% (3.3 million teens). Six […]

Can You Overdose on Ketamine?

The rapid onset of the effects of ketamine can make it difficult to know how much is too much. There’s a fine line between the extreme high (K-Hole) that some users chase and an overdose which can be fatal. Whether you are prescribed ketamine for pain relief, use it recreationally, or have a ketamine addiction, […]

Khat Misuse, Addiction and Treatment

What is Khat? Khat is a green-leafed shrub (called Catha edulis), that is native to East Africa and Southern Arabia. The plant contains two alkaloids: cathinone and cathine, whose effects are similar to amphetamines. The main psychoactive ingredients in khat are cathine and cathinone which are classified as stimulants, though less potent than amphetamine. These […]

Ritalin Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline and Treatment

Ritalin, the brand name for methylphenidate, is a prescription stimulant often used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. While it can be effective when taken as directed, prolonged use or misuse can lead to dependency, making the Ritalin withdrawal process challenging and potentially risky.  If you or someone you care about is struggling with Ritalin addiction, […]