What Are the Best Movies About Addiction?

Addiction movies represent a genre that grew from small beginnings in the early twentieth century. Their number has grown, reflecting the rise of addiction itself. Most forms of addiction have been covered over the years, although the majority deal with substance misuse. Anyone involved with addiction at first or second hand would do well to […]

Dr. Margaret McCann

Co-Chair & Co-Founder Dr McCann co-founded with her husband Peter McCann Clouds House, an addiction centre in Wiltshire, where she established the detoxification and treatment programme. She was responsible for directing all treatment services, including medical, nursing and therapeutic; she pioneered the use of Clonidine for detoxification from opiates in the UK. In 1988 Dr McCann moved […]

What to Expect When You Stop Drinking for a Month?

Are you struggling with alcohol consumption? Perhaps the reduced alcohol consumption strategy hasn’t worked for you and you’re thinking about giving up alcohol for good. Maybe you’d like to lose weight, improve your mental health or enjoy better sleep. You’re in the right place.  In this article, we’re going to take a look at the […]

​​Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Addiction Recovery

Addiction does not affect one person. It impacts everyone who has a relationship with the addicted person – partner, family, children, friends and colleagues. Equally, the company you keep has an impact on your recovery, which means it’s important that when undergoing addiction treatment your relationships are stable and supportive, non-judgmental and trustworthy. It is […]

CBT for Addiction (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Why is CBT Used in Addiction Treatment? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for addiction is an evidence-based and successful treatment.1 Using CBT for addiction has been shown to help improve abstinence and prevent relapses.2,3 CBT is a widely used psychological therapy. CBT sessions teach you to identify destructive thoughts and behaviours associated with your addiction. Your […]

Lunesta Addiction Treatment

Lunesta Addiction Treatment: Uses & Side Effects Lunesta, the brand name for the drug Eszopiclone, is a sedative-hypnotic and is widely used as a prescription medication for those who struggle with insomnia. The use of Eszopiclone is rising in the UK, as the medicine is more frequently prescribed for insomniacs, something that affects around 1/3 […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Liverpool and Merseyside

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Liverpool. We provide treatment for substance misuse, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust referrals. At Castle Craig, we frequently admit private patients from Liverpool into […]

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Sheffield

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

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Serving Durham and North East England

Castle Craig is a leading residential drug and alcohol rehab located in the Scottish Borders serving people from across the UK, including Durham. We provide treatment for substance addiction, accessible through private funding, private health insurance, and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust referrals. At Castle Craig, we provide private, residential treatment for drug […]