Craig Bilton, Founder of Insight Recovery Network
Craig Bilton founded Insight Recovery Network after more than 20 years working across addiction treatment, recovery support, intervention and international placement. His aim is to help individuals and families make difficult recovery decisions with more clarity, dignity and continuity.
20+ years' international addiction treatment experience
UK-based, online-first recovery support
Private treatment placement guidance
Family intervention and relapse prevention planning
Why Craig founded Insight Recovery Network
Addiction and mental health crises rarely arrive neatly. Craig saw families trying to make urgent decisions while overwhelmed, frightened or unsure who to trust, and created Insight Recovery Network to bring clarity, dignity and experienced judgement into that process.
We help people understand what level of support is needed, whether that means structured online recovery support, private detox, residential treatment, family intervention, relapse prevention planning, or longer-term recovery guidance.
A Clinical and Recovery-Informed Approach
Our work sits at the intersection of clinical best practice, lived recovery understanding, and practical treatment navigation. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all model. Every recommendation is considered in relation to the person's substance use, mental health, risk, family context, motivation, history, and recovery environment.
What we help with
Alcohol and drug addiction concerns
Cocaine and stimulant use
Private rehab and detox decisions
Treatment placement in the UK and internationally
Family intervention and crisis guidance
Online addiction recovery support
Relapse prevention and aftercare planning
Mental health and dual-diagnosis considerations
Craig Bilton
Craig Bilton is an addiction specialist and the founder of Insight Recovery Network. With more than 20 years' experience across addiction treatment, mental health support, programme leadership, intervention work, and international treatment placement, Craig has worked with individuals and families navigating some of the most complex stages of addiction and recovery.
His international experience includes work in South Africa, Thailand and Sri Lanka, across addiction treatment, recovery programme management, interventions and treatment placement. At IRN, his focus is helping people understand their options, compare suitable support and plan the next step.
IRN provides treatment guidance, family support and recovery support. It does not diagnose, prescribe or provide medical detox. A treatment provider remains responsible for its own clinical assessment, admission decisions and care. IRN explains relevant fees and provider relationships before you proceed.
How it works
You do not need to know exactly what support you need before getting in touch. We help you slow things down, understand the options and decide on the next step.
Tell us what is happening
Briefly share what you or someone close to you is facing. There is no need to have everything worked out.
Clarify the right level of support
We help you think through whether online support, treatment placement, family guidance or digital recovery tools are most appropriate.
Take the next step confidentially
We agree a practical next step and support you in moving forward with clarity.
Published writing and commentary
Craig contributes practical commentary on addiction, recovery and treatment decisions. In his latest Psychreg article, he explores the role an evening drink can take on, other ways to unwind, and when professional help is needed.
What Replaces the Evening Drink When Alcohol Has Become the Way You Switch Off?
View Craig's other publications and media contributionsOur values
Confidentiality
We protect privacy fiercely, ensuring that individuals and families can seek help safely and without fear of disclosure.
Dignity
We treat every individual with profound respect, regardless of the severity or nature of their situation.
Clarity
We provide clear, honest guidance devoid of false promises, jargon, or unnecessary complexity.
Continuity
We look beyond acute intervention, focusing on sustainable, long-term recovery support and aftercare.
Practical Support
We offer tangible tools and structured guidance, not just abstract concepts or generic advice.
Written by Craig Bilton, Addiction specialist, drawing on 20+ years' international addiction and mental health experience. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Insight Recovery Network is not a regulated healthcare provider, does not diagnose or prescribe, and is not an emergency or crisis service. In an emergency call 999 or attend A&E. Read the clinical disclaimer.
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