Victoria McCann BA, MSc

In a world of instant gratification, repetitive and compulsive behaviours have become somewhat normal in recent years. With the rise of the internet, smartphones and social media have brought new ways to distract ourselves through likes, pornography and free online bets. And yet, despite the normalisation of these compulsive behaviours and interfaces that keep us […]

At CATCH Recovery, our team of highly experienced and qualified psychotherapists, psychiatrists and recovery coaches are dedicated to providing exceptional care and bespoke treatment for a range of addictions and mental health conditions. Dedicated Professionals Management and Administration Therapeutic Team Specialist Network Our whole multidisciplinary team work together hard to ensure you receive the best […]

CATCH Recovery, is a private addiction treatment provider, based in central London and wider UK locations, providing high-quality treatment and support for people suffering from alcohol, drug addiction and related mental health problems. We provide a range of in-person and online addiction therapies and services – from assessments to therapy and post-rehab aftercare. We approach […]

During the ’80s a new form of cocaine, known as crack, became available on the streets. Soon, it would become one of the most addictive and problematic substances in the world. Crack addiction is still a profound issue, affecting countless people and their families and loved ones surrounding them. If you or someone you love […]

If your betting has gotten out of control and has become a problem for yourself, your career or your relationships, you’re not alone. In 2018, 24.5 million people in England gambled. This is 54% of the adult population. 14% of this is due to the National Lottery. And while the occasional bet on a horse […]

Hallucinogens are drugs that can cause you to have out-of-body experiences, also known as “trips”. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to taking a hallucinogenic as the effects differ depending on the individual and the type of hallucinogenic taken. Unlike other drugs such as opiates and stimulants, hallucinogens don’t contain addictive properties, however, you […]

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to how long alcohol stays in the blood. Alcohol is a depressant that has a short life span in the body and every person metabolises and processes alcohol differently. The timeline for detecting alcohol in the body is dependent upon the body itself and units […]

Addiction treatment programmes generally fall into one of two categories — inpatient or outpatient. While equally focused on your recovery from addiction, each type of programme has its benefits. At CATCH Recovery we can help you decide which type of treatment is right for you based on your history, presenting addictions, therapeutic needs, and personal […]

Understanding the Co-Relation Between Mindfulness and Addiction In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of stimulation coming from our technological devices and just the general rush from one thing to the next. Mindfulness is an ancient technique associated with meditation that has now been implemented in a variety of different […]

Although many still see pornography as a taboo subject, searching for porn makes up 25% of all keyword searches on the web today. Porn sites are still the most trafficked sites on the entire internet.1 And even though these statistics suggest a large portion of people are watching or viewing pornographic material, the stigma of […]