Victoria McCann BA, MSc

If you think that you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, or know someone who is, these pages will help you to cope with the situation. At some point in their lives, many people will have a family member, partner, friend, colleague or acquaintance who is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. In these situations […]

Codependency within relationships describes a relationship where one member of the partnership derives their sense of self-worth, identity and well-being from the approval and validation of the other. In cases of addiction, the codependent member of the couple continues to seek validation from the addicted person, despite their increasingly disordered life. They may become involved […]

Alcohol Misuse Among Soldiers Alcohol misuse is prevalent within the British military, with soldiers consuming alcohol at higher rates than civilians. This pattern of drinking can inflict many negative effects on soldiers, including fighting or other injury from risky, alcohol-fuelled behaviour; alcohol poisoning; hangovers and addiction. A member of the army who suffers from addiction […]

Drugs, both legal and illegal, are defined as any substance that, when consumed, can cause change to the human body and its functions. These changes can be physical or psychological. Whether legal or illegal, the use of all drugs can cause a person to develop an addition. The word “drug” partially originates from the 14th-century […]

Ireland is renowned for its enjoyment of alcohol, and most social events revolve around drinking. Many people drink over the recommended guidelines on a regular basis. In this environment, it can sometimes be difficult to judge whether you are simply a heavy drinker, or whether you meet the criteria for alcohol dependency.   Although still […]

Do I Have An Addiction to Alcohol? Ireland is renowned for its enjoyment of alcohol, and most social events revolve around drinking. While the majority of people enjoy a sociable drink without problem, many people drink over the recommended guidelines on a regular basis. In this environment, it can sometimes be difficult to judge whether […]

If somebody close to you has a problem with addiction you might be wondering if there is anything you can do to help them. Understandably you may be worried that you will say the wrong thing, make the person angry or defensive, and risk the relationship deteriorating further. Early recognition and the support of family […]

It is vital to address problems of addiction as soon as possible to ensure the best chance for recovery. This means it is important to be able to recognise the early signs of addiction in others, so you can offer help immediately. Around 50% of people with addiction problems are left untreated. One way to […]

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic, is a private residential rehab clinic in Ireland, providing detox and treatment for alcohol, drug, prescription drug and gambling addictions as well as dual diagnosis, for those coming from England. We admit patients privately from England to our residential alcohol and drug treatment clinic. For those looking for enhanced confidentiality in […]