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.

Can You Drive After Smoking Weed? No Absolutely Not.

The Problem Like the Eagles, a surprising number of people think it is ok to drive after taking cannabis (the ‘colitas’ in their song are said to refer to cannabis buds). They know deep down it makes you woozy but they still want to believe it’s alright. Yet, the facts are clear. Cannabis makes you drive […]

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Online Treatment for Alcohol Addiction

Online Therapy for alcoholism at CATCH Recovery offers effective, confidential support from the comfort of your own home. Our flexible, evidence-based programme is ideal for those concerned about their drinking but unable to commit to inpatient treatment. Do I Need Help? The Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism Before deciding if online therapy is right for […]

What Is Meant by ‘a Balanced Recovery’?

Balanced recovery is not something that miraculously appears – you have to make it happen. Newcomers to CATCH Recovery’s treatment programmes sometimes find the concept of balance hard to appreciate. Addicted people are drawn to extremes of behaviour where there is little room for moderation or balance of any kind in their lives before they […]

Inside the Mind of the Crypto Trader

The Mind of the Crypto Trader. Sam is a 50-something divorcee with two teenage children. He is a high achiever, capable of earning considerable sums in systems management. He is also an expert in digital technology. Sam is in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and is wise to the pitfalls that lurk along the […]

Employee Referrals

If you or your company have an employee or colleague that is struggling with addiction, this can impact not only their work and private life, but also those working with them. CATCH Recovery offers bespoke packages for employers, from assessment consultations, report writing to therapy sessions, online or in-person. Addiction in the Workplace According to […]

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Viagra and Cocaine – the Dangers of Mixing Them

The Risks of Cocaine Use Cocaine is a highly addictive drug derived from the plants of the South American coca plant. It’s the most commonly used stimulant in the UK; the latest data shows 2.9% of UK adults use cocaine. The UK also reports the highest levels of crack cocaine problems across all of Europe. […]

Sober Transport & Sober Companion

Sober Companions and Sober Transport Deciding to attend a rehabilitation clinic can be life-changing, but the practicalities of organizing your stay might be overwhelming. Sometimes simply getting yourself to treatment can prove challenging, particularly if you are travelling from overseas or newly sober. What Is Sober Transport? Sober transport is a service that aims to […]

Cryptocurrency Addiction

While cryptocurrency has no doubt made many investors large sums of money lure of stocks and the guesswork of gambling, it has also led many down the destructive path of crypto addiction, leading to disastrous financial consequences. Cryptocurrency addiction has become prevalent in recent years with clinics like CATCH seeing a sharp rise in this […]

Gaming Addiction (Video Game Addiction)

In the gaming community, the biggest argument is PC vs Console, but outside of these challenges, there is a much bigger problem. Gaming addiction, or as it is formally defined – gaming disorder, is quickly becoming one of the biggest compulsions, and it is not just limited to the United Kingdom. Being ‘addicted’ to playing […]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Southwark

At CATCH Recovery’s outpatient rehab, we specialise in drug and alcohol addiction treatment as well as behavioural addiction and other associated psychological issues. We operate as a private clinic in the area of South Kensington, Central London. Our service is accessible for those coming from Southwark, London. CATCH Recovery is a member of the extensive […]