Victoria McCann BA, MSc

It can be hard to spot signs of addiction in the workplace because people with alcohol or drugs problems are often very good at concealing it. There is usually such a stigma surrounding addiction that they may be afraid to come forward in case it damages their career. They are also in denial, making excuses for their […]

Employees with drug and alcohol problems can negatively affect businesses in a number of different ways: Adapted from ‘Taking care of alcohol issues at work’ by: Dr. Michael G. McCann MD MA DIH MFOM, Board of Directors, Castle Craig Hospital. Call Us for Help With Your Employee Our admissions team phoneline is available to answer […]

Where you work, its conditions, the job role and maybe even other co-workers can have a massive impact on how stressed you can become. You can learn ways of dealing with stress but if you find yourself unable to cope it could lead to complications such as addiction to drugs, alcohol and other substances to […]

In the Workplace – Alcohol & Drug Problems Employer Support If you believe that an employee or colleague is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, do not wait until a crisis occurs before taking action. If you are in this situation, this section will provide help and guidance. The Cost of Stress to Business According […]

Is There a Problem with Functioning Alcoholics at Work? There are a number of dangers associated with employee alcohol and drug addiction problems. In addition, one employee’s behaviour may have implications for the productivity and emotional well-being of the entire workplace. It can cause disagreements between colleagues if the person suffering from addiction problems becomes […]

A functional alcoholic, or someone with functional alcoholism is someone suffering from alcohol addiction who manages to sustain – or appear to sustain – a normal life. They may not exhibit the usual signs of alcoholism, such as dysfunctional relationships and difficulties at work, but still meet the definition of alcoholism. Should a Functioning Alcoholic […]

The only person suitable to make the diagnosis of alcoholism is a qualified health professional. However, if you suspect you, or someone you know may be a functioning alcoholic, there are signs that you can look out for: If someone meets the above criteria, it is advisable that they seek help from their GP/doctor immediately. […]

A high functioning alcoholic is someone who meets the criteria for alcohol dependency but is able to maintain – or appear as if they are maintaining – a fairly stable life. Some common markers of alcoholism include difficulties at work, problems in relationships with family or friends, health problems, financial difficulties, and abusive behaviour. However, […]

Problem Gambling Questionnaire If you think that you may be a problem gambler, ask yourself these questions (Taken from The American Psychiatric Association’s Manual for Diagnostic and Statistics about Mental Disorders): If you answered yes to these questions, then you should seek help. Smarmore Castle’s admissions team is available on helpline to answer questions about […]

There Are around 40,000 Problem Gamblers in Ireland Today, and 12% Of Irish Adults Bet with a Bookmaker Each Week. In fact, gambling addiction is one of the fastest-growing addictions in the world. As the addiction develops, the gambler becomes obsessed with gambling and getting their next ‘fix’. This compulsive behaviour triggers feelings of depression, […]

During detox from amphetamines, users can experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms. These could be mild or severe, and their duration depends on a number of factors.If you, or someone you know, is seeking help for amphetamine addiction, contact us immediately. Some of these symptoms disappear after the last traces of the drug have left […]

Abstinence is The Only Way to Treat Addiction At Smarmore Castle, our programme helps patients to achieve long-term sobriety from drugs or alcohol. We believe that abstinence is the only way for a person to truly recover from addiction. It is very unlikely that after being addicted, the person will be able to use drugs […]