Category: alcohol

Two people sit across from an addiction therapist in conversation at Smarmore Castle

Epilepsy and Alcohol: Does Alcohol Trigger Epilepsy?

Smarmore Castle in Ireland Offers Detox and Rehab Treatment for Epilepsy Triggered by Addictions Table of Contents Alcohol and Epilepsy. Is It Ever Safe? Can I Drink Alcohol When I Have Epilepsy? What Is the Risk of Mixing Epilepsy and Alcohol? Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol With My Epilepsy Medication? Can Alcohol Cause Seizures […]

Photograph taken from above of a woman working from home with alcohol addiction, holding her head in her hands as she sits in front of a laptop with a diary, a journal, and a phone all around her

Working from Home and Alcohol Addiction

Remote Working – A Ticking Time Bomb for Addiction The Royal College of Physicians recently reported that around 8 million people in the UK have been drinking up to 50 units a week since the start of the pandemic in January 2020. Occupational Health specialist Dr Mike McCann, a Director at Castle Craig Hospital highlights […]

Two people in a family therapy session as part of addiction rehab

6 Serious Effects of Drug Addiction on Family Members

Drug use not only affects the person from mind to body, but it also puts a strain on those closest to them.  Family members may experience shame, anger, fear, or self-blame if their loved one uses drugs. The extent of the effect also depends on how long the drugs have been in their life. Drug […]