John Gillen

Director of The Rehab Clinics Group - The UK's Largest Private Addiction Treatment Providers

John Gillen is a leading addiction treatment expert boasting over 15 years of experience in providing evidence-based treatment methods for people who suffer from addiction in the UK. John is also the co-author of an insightful book called The Secret Disease of Addiction, this delves into how the addictive mind works and what treatment techniques are best suited.

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Latest Blog Posts

Understanding Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse

Published: Friday, June 28th, 2024.

Peer pressure can take place at any stage of life and has a massive impact on their behaviour…

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Ketamine

Published: Friday, June 21st, 2024.

Ketamine is a synthetic drug that is commonly used in both medical and veterinary treatment. It is used…

Published: Monday, June 17th, 2024.

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is mostly known for being a potent painkiller. However, its high potency also makes…

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Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Ketamine

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