Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director & Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. With over a decade of experience in addiction treatment communications, she leads the creation of clear, compassionate content that supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Victoria is committed to reducing stigma around addiction and mental health, and brings strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends and organises addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, promoting high standards of care and best practice in the field. Victoria also works with the media to raise awareness and share informed perspectives on addiction and recovery. The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

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Reset Programme

Are you sober-curious or looking to re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol and other substances? If you’re contemplating a longer-term path to sobriety, our Reset Programme is designed to empower you with the tools to take back control. Reset Programme If you are looking to discover more about yourself and your relationship with alcohol or other […]

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Private Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Glasgow

CATCH Recovery offers outpatient treatment programmes for flexible private rehab in Glasgow. Addiction is an illness that can seriously affect your physical and mental health. It can also have a profound impact on your family and the people closest to you. If you are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, or behavioural addictions such as […]

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Alcohol Misuse & Binge Drinking: How it Differs from Alcohol Addiction

Many people drink alcohol, and many people consume more than the recommended limits. We explore what is meant by alcohol misuse and binge drinking, and explain how they can sometimes lead to alcohol addiction. What is Alcohol Misuse? Alcohol misuse, also known as alcohol abuse, is when someone drinks alcohol in a way which could […]

Private Drug Rehab

If you are reading this, it is likely that you or someone you care about needs help with their drug use. Drug rehabilitation – or rehab as it is more commonly known – is a medical and therapeutic treatment process for people who have become addicted to using substances. The goal of rehab is to […]

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Alcohol Cravings: What They Are & How to Manage Them

People choose to drink alcohol because it induces pleasant, relaxing feelings, while also blunting negative ones. However, problems can arise when alcohol use starts to impact mental and physical wellbeing.  Choosing to cut back on alcohol – or eliminating it entirely from your life – can be a positive choice to improve health and relationships. If […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy based on the idea that thoughts, emotions, and behaviour are all linked and have a direct influence on one another.  In addiction treatment, the goal of CBT is to help you identify and challenge any negative thoughts or beliefs that […]

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Private Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol rehab programmes offer intensive treatment to people who are struggling with alcohol. They help people who are unable to control their drinking to recover, become sober, and develop healthier ways to cope with life’s stresses without needing to use alcohol. You can choose to attend rehab treatment as an inpatient, which requires staying overnight […]

Residential Rehab Treatment

What is Rehab? Rehab, also known as residential rehabilitation, is a drug or alcohol treatment programme that is attended on an inpatient basis. Patients will join rehab for a number of weeks or even months, and sleep at the treatment centre, receiving round-the-clock support for their addiction. Addiction is a multi-faceted illness and the recovery […]

Prescription Drug Addiction

Key Takeaways Prescription drug addiction is a rapidly growing problem, affecting millions of people worldwide.1 What often begins with the well-intentioned use of medication for pain relief can quickly spiral into physical dependence and addiction. Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of background or intention. At CATCH Recovery, we help those trapped in this relentless […]

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Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Edinburgh

Rehab Treatment in Edinburgh At CATCH Recovery, we offer private addiction treatment programmes, counselling and rehab in Edinburgh as well as online. Addiction can affect not only your physical health, but your mental health too. It is an illness that can also have a profound impact on your family and loved ones. If you are […]