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, New York Post, The Guardian.
Addictions
What is Addiction? Causes and Effects Addiction is a long-term illness, often misunderstood, that affects the brain, body, and behaviour. People with addiction feel compelled to use substances or repeat behaviours, even when these actions cause harm to themselves or others. Addiction is not a moral weakness, but is a health condition that gets worse […]
