Castle Craig

03/10/2025

An invitation to support the Right to Recovery Bill

We wanted to let you know about an important moment in Scotland’s recovery journey. On Thursday 9 October, the Scottish Parliament will hold the final Stage 1 debate on the Right to Recovery Bill.

The Bill has been developed over several years with support from families, campaigners, treatment providers and people in recovery. Its aim is to give anyone diagnosed as addicted to alcohol, drugs, or both a legal right to timely treatment within three weeks. It would also ensure decisions are explained, second opinions are available, and that progress is monitored across the country.

Castle Craig has supported this cause since its inception because it reflects what we have always believed – that recovery should never depend on waiting lists, bureaucracy, or where you live.

Some of our friends and partners, including Faces & Voices of Recovery UK (FAVOR), will be at the Parliament that day to show their support.

If you feel drawn to join:

When: Thursday 9 October

Where: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Meet from: 1.00 pm for photos and to stand alongside others in recovery

Bring: yourself, perhaps a friend, and your voice of support

And if you cannot be there in person, you may like to write to your MSP in support of the Bill. Faces and Voices of Recovery have created a simple template you can use here: Back the Bill.

This is an opportunity to make recovery visible, in whatever way feels right for you.

Right to Recovery – Final Debate? Thursday, 9th October

Friends, this is crunch time. The Right to Recovery Bill faces what looks like its final debate in the Scottish Parliament. If MSPs cannot be persuaded to take it forward to Stage 2, then years of work, hope and voices from the recovery community risk being shut down in a single afternoon.

We need to make sure they cannot ignore us.

The debate runs from 14.55 to 17.00, but we are asking everyone who believes in recovery, choice and hope to be at Parliament for 1.00pm. We’ll gather outside for photographs, press coverage and to show MSPs that behind this Bill are real people, real families, and real lives that matter.

This is about more than policy, it's about justice, dignity and the right of every person struggling with addiction to have access to the full range of treatment and support they need.

Please come if you can. Bring your banners, bring your voices, bring your friends. Let’s make recovery Visible.

See you at Holyrood on Thursday 9th October Ward CEO Faces and Voices of Recovery UK

26/09/2025

Influencer marketing has been linked to a 94% increase in ni****ne pouch use in Scotland over the past two years, according to The Sunday Post.

In the article, Castle Craig Medical Director Dr Peter McCann highlights concerns over the lack of regulation and the cardiovascular risks associated with the pouches.

Read the article here: https://loom.ly/EtVsvrQ

Scotland is in the grips of a ni****ne pouches craze fuelled by influencers marketing them as performance enhancers, experts warn.

04/09/2025

Join our dedicated team and play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

➡️ Full training is provided
➡️ 29 days’ annual leave
➡️ Free lunch & on-site parking

Visit our website to find out more about this role: https://loom.ly/eMFViYc or send your CV and a brief cover letter to hr@castlecraig.co.uk.

22/08/2025

Jimmy Hamm, Founder & CEO of The Bridge Sober Homes (New York and London), visited us this week. It’s always a privilege to share our approach with like-minded leaders in the recovery space, and Jimmy’s commitment to community and solutions truly aligns with our values.

He left us with kind words: “Finally got to experience the day to day and I was blown away. The staff is top notch and most important the vibe was loving and solution based.”

Thank you, Jimmy, for your visit and thoughtful feedback 🦋

21/08/2025

Dr Peter McCann, Castle Craig Medical Director, was featured in an STV News feature to shed light on Scotland’s evolving co***ne crisis.

As a consultant psychiatrist specialising in addiction, Dr McCann shared his concern over the rising use of co***ne for self-medication:

“I’m seeing more people with anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, using co***ne because they feel it’s helping to treat their mental health problem. They don’t realise until it’s too late that it’s making the symptoms worse in the long run."

🔗 Watch the full STV feature here: https://news.stv.tv/scotland/co***ne-is-easier-to-get-than-pizza-its-socially-acceptable

20/08/2025

Looking to build a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? At Castle Craig, we help transform the lives of those struggling with addiction – and we’d love you to join our team.

We currently have openings for:

➡️ Registered Nurse
➡️ Help Centre Officer
➡️ Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant
➡️ Housekeeping Assistant

Find out more about these roles and other career opportunities on our website: https://loom.ly/AxR35TE

15/07/2025

We're Hiring!

If you are looking for a role within an organisation that helps change the lives of people with addiction, then Castle Craig could be the right place for you.

We are currently looking for new team members to fill the following roles:

Groundskeeping Assistant
Fitness Instructor (Bank)
Housekeeping (Bank)

To find out more information about these and other roles, or to apply, head to our website: https://loom.ly/m3E7u3I

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference to people's lives? Look for a job at Castle Craig addiction rehab centre in Scotland. Make a difference.

03/07/2025

🌿 We’re hiring! Groundskeeping Assistant wanted. 🌿

Join our team at Castle Craig Hospital in West Linton. We are looking for someone who loves being outdoors, enjoys maintaining beautiful grounds, and takes pride in keeping our estate looking its best.

🔹 Excellent teamwork
🔹 Basic groundskeeping skills
🔹 Reliable, proactive, fit for physical outdoor work

Interested or know someone perfect for this role? Apply now: https://loom.ly/sdnFDOw

30/06/2025

37th Castle Craig Reunion – A Day to Share in the Power of Recovery

This weekend, we marked the 37th anniversary of Castle Craig by welcoming back our friends who have been through the Castle Craig programme. The reunion was a truly special day filled with connection, celebration, and inspiring reflections of recovery journeys.

We were honoured to hear from keynote speaker Naetha Uren, founder of the Recovery Coach Academy, and Chris Burn, author of Recovery Days.

Thank you to all who came – your presence was inspiring for Castle Craig staff and patients, and your ongoing spirit of recovery made the day unforgettable.

17/06/2025

🌟 Recovery Club London Gathering – You're Invited! 🌟

Can’t make it to the Castle Craig Reunion? Join us for a relaxed Recovery Club meet-up in central London.
Coffee, cake and real conversation – a chance to reconnect with peers in a supportive, informal space.

📍 St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 6AF
📅 Wednesday 25th June
🕒 3pm (Optional AA Newcomers meeting at 5pm)

🎙️ Featuring recovery coach Jennifer Klein

Whether you’re local or in town for the week – we’d love to see familiar faces.

RSVP now: https://loom.ly/1RCIewk

Open to all Castle Craig alumni and Recovery Club members.

11/06/2025

When work becomes an addiction.

Tony Marini, now a senior therapist at Castle Craig, once worked over 100 hours a week - until his life began to unravel. In this powerful interview with The Telegraph, he shares how his drive to succeed became destructive and what it took to find balance again.

Click here to read the full article in The Telegraph: https://loom.ly/Vv0YfPI

Compulsive ‘workaholic’ habits reap risk and reward for those falling victim to hustle culture

09/05/2025

At Castle Craig recovery is about more than just therapy - it’s about building healthier habits, enjoying nutritious meals, and reconnecting with the world around you.

Healthy food, fresh air, real connection — it’s all part of the journey.

Our staff and patients have been enjoying working in the walled garden - not only getting the benefits of fresh air and sunshine, but growing food we hope to be able to use in our salad bar soon! Thanks to Dave our gardener for his dedicated work every day.