UK Addiction Facts and Figures Who exactly goes to rehab and why How many people request drug or alcohol treatment in the UK Over a quarter of a million adults in the UK sought treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. This is largely the same as in 2018/9. Approximately half were offered some sort of […]
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Rehab Treatment for Addiction and Borderline Personality Disorder
Castle Craig specialises in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing complex conditions such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) paired with drug or alcohol addiction. As one of the UK’s longest-standing family-run drug and alcohol addiction rehab centres, we have been offering expert, integrated care for over 35 years. We truly understand the intricate connection between BPD and […]
Customised Addiction Treatment Programmes for Drug and Alcohol
Since opening in 1988, Castle Craig’s addiction rehab programme has been rooted in evidence-based practices and medically managed care. This approach ensures that patients receive safe and effective treatment for addiction. Committed to compassion and professionalism, Castle Craig designs supportive treatment programmes tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. If you or someone you know […]
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 […]
Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Swindon and Wiltshire
Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders, serving people from Swindon and Wiltshire. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust referrals. Inpatient Substance Rehab Serving Swindon Castle Craig is a private residential rehab centre […]
How Important Is Nutrition in Recovery from Addiction?
Nutrition in Recovery Successful long-term recovery from addiction results from a number of factors of which one is a healthy diet. Chronic substance misuse is likely to cause malnutrition and reversing this is a key element to be addressed in early sobriety. The Physical Toll of Substance Misuse on the Body Heavy and long-term substance […]
Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Warrington and Cheshire
Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Warrington. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust referrals. This page introduces the comprehensive services provided by Castle Craig […]
What Does DMT Do To Your Brain?
DMT, also known as dimethyltryptamine, is a potent psychedelic that has been utilised for generations in the traditional shamanic traditions of South American indigenous communities. However, its use is not without controversy. It is a substance that occurs naturally and may be discovered in a variety of plants and animals, as well as being created […]
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 […]
The Dangers of Drugs and Driving
Drugs can be legally prescribed and purchased or they can be obtained illegally. Either way, they can negatively affect your ability to drive safely. Alcohol, itself a drug, tends to receive more publicity as a danger to drivers but other drugs have the same potential to cause accidents and casualties. The message from Government is […]
Alcohol Induced Panic Attacks: What Are They and Can You Stop Them?
Alcohol can lead to anxiety and panic attacks. Sometimes, these complications actually cause one to start drinking. No matter how you look at it, one has the potential to lead to the other. There is a clear correlation between alcohol and anxiety
Rehab Treatment for Addiction and Social Anxiety
Living with social anxiety can be a silent burden, often pushing people towards substance addiction. The fear of judgment or intense discomfort in social settings might make alcohol or drugs seem like a way to cope. This initial escape, however, quickly deepens into a difficult cycle that worsens both conditions. At Castle Craig, we have […]