Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director and Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. Active in addiction treatment communications since 2012, 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, bringing strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, including UKESAD and the Medical Council on Alcohol’s annual conference, helping to advance high standards of care and share best practice in the field. Victoria also works closely with the media to raise awareness and share informed commentary from Castle Craig’s clinical experts, with coverage in The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

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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. […]

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 […]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Hammersmith & Fulham

CATCH Recovery London offers therapeutic outpatient treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction alongside other related psychological conditions. We are located near Fulham, on Gloucester Road. At CATCH Recovery, we understand that addiction treatment programmes must reflect the needs of the whole individual for the recovery process to be successful. Our private therapy practice near Fulham, […]

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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Lambeth

CATCH Recovery is a private service specialising in outpatient treatment that offers professional help for alcohol and drug addiction, behavioural addictions and other psychological issues. We are located in South Kensington, Central London, and are part of Castle Health’s network of rehabs. What We Treat At CATCH Recovery our team of specialists aim to address […]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Westminster

CATCH Recovery London runs a private practice for addiction rehab and drug and alcohol counselling therapy near Westminster, London. Our private practice is located in nearby South Kensington, and is part of the renowned Castle Health Group which founded Castle Craig in 1988 – one of the UK’s most respected providers of addiction rehabilitation. Our […]

Alcoholism and Marriage – What to Do When Your Partner’s Drinking Harms Your Marriage

What Is The Relation Between Alcoholism and Marriage? Alcoholism, and indeed most addictions, are potentially destructive to relationships, especially marriage, where betrayal of trust is particularly difficult to overcome. It is destructive in many ways besides that, however. Marriage should be undertaken responsibly, but the inherent selfishness of addiction undermines the best of intentions. Most […]

Does Alcohol Shorten Your Life?

It is well established that alcohol can negatively impact, and even damage, your physical and mental well-being but how does alcohol shorten your life? Excessive drinking can become incredibly toxic, resulting in a range of health issues, the symptoms of which will differ from person to person. However, while it’s common for long-term drinking to […]

How Long After Drugs Can I Drive?

How Will Drugs Affect My Driving? The effects of drugs on driving will differ depending on the type of drug you take and how that drug works on the brain. It is sometimes difficult to determine the impact of certain drugs on driving because people tend to mix various drugs with alcohol. However, it is […]