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.
Does Alcohol Raise Blood Pressure?
Alcohol can play a distinct role in increasing your blood pressure. You can keep your risk low by following the government’s guidelines on how to drink responsibly and safely. Given the lack of warning signs, high blood pressure often goes undetected if not regularly checked, making it often characterised as a silent killer. It’s important […]
