Clean Slate Clinic is proud to partner with South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) to make safe, home-based alcohol and other drug (AOD) support more accessible across the region.

South Eastern NSW residents wishing to reduce their dependence on alcohol, stimulants or cannabis may be eligible to access our at-home detox and recovery program through a new partnership between COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN and Clean Slate Clinic.

Dr Chris Davis - GP, AOD Specialist, and Co-Founder of Clean Slate Clinic – reflects on the power of celebrities sharing their experiences with substance use to educate others about the pervasive ubiquity of dependence in our society.

Clean Slate announces new partnership with leading insurance provider, nib.

The University of Sydney evaluates the effectiveness of Clean Slate Clinic's treatment programs and approaches.

There's no one-size-fits-all moment when someone decides to change their relationship with alcohol.

Clean Slate Clinic client, Gregory, shared his story with the team at Bupa and Blua. His journey is relatable for many Australians and filled with hope.

Journalist, photographer and filmmaker, Tom de Souza reflects on his recovery from ice and gives an honest voice for Men's Health Month.

In the broad landscape of Australian culture, there's a thread we often pretend isn't there - through our suburban streets, cities, and country towns. It's the story of alcohol and substance dependence.

Louise and her 28 Day Challenge.

“Why does that glass of wine feel like it helps... but then makes things worse?”

Medibank has launched a new Alcohol and Drug Detox at Home program to help customers to safely withdraw from alcohol, cannabis and stimulants. 

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A curated collection of podcasts and blogs that provide valuable insights into addiction recovery and alcohol-free living.

A curated collection of educational TED talks and videos on addiction recovery and mental health.

If you’ve found yourself questioning your relationship with alcohol lately, you’re not alone. More and more Australians are choosing to take breaks from drinking - whether for health, clarity, or simply to see how life feels without it.

Dr David McLaughlan is a consultant psychiatrist based in London who specialises in supporting people with addictive behaviours and harmful habits, particularly alcohol use.

Meet Dr Chris Davis, one of Clean Slate's experienced medical professionals specializing in addiction medicine and mental health.

As we approach the New Year and focus on recalibrating healthy habits, we chatted to Andrew Addie, our Intake and Client Support Coordinator. Andrew brings not just professional expertise but valuable lived experience to his role.

The familiar setting of the home can significantly reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with the early stages of detoxification. Contrary to popular belief that recovery must be done in inpatient rehab, home withdrawal and recovery is recognised as an evidence-based treatment, and incorporated within national clinical guidelines.

With this year’s Women’s Health Week theme ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ - we spoke to Corporate Wellness Speaker and podcast host of ‘Not Drinking Today’, Isabella Ferguson and The Alcohol Mindset Coach Kathryn Elliott, to turn our attention to what often evades our awareness - our health, and address women’s relationship with alcohol today.

Ever wondered why a glass of wine might help some to unwind, or why it can be hard for others to stop at just one drink?Understanding alcohol’s impact on mind and body could help you to assess and, if necessary, modify your drinking habits.

In moments of self-reflection during recovery, we can confront an uncomfortable truth - that the journey is rarely linear.

Like many of our clients, CEO of Clean Slate Clinic, Pia Clinton Tarestad's journey to recovery began with an uncertain Google search.

Are you considering a change to your relationship with alcohol? Planning ahead is key to making lasting changes.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency is a serious health complication that can develop in people with alcohol use disorders.

This resource will help you understand risk levels, benefits and more useful information related to alcohol consumption.

Some useful tips on how to practice mindful drinking and ideas on how to reduce or slow down your drinking, therefore helping prevent some of the associated harms.

Use this important mindfulness tool to help aid your decision making.

The holidays can be amazing, overwhelming, and a little unpredictable - sometimes all at once. In this free webinar, we have a real, honest and slightly awkward conversation about what it’s actually like to move through the festive season without leaning on alcohol.

If alcohol has been part of your coping system for years (or decades), the idea of stopping can feel like stepping off a cliff. But it doesn’t have to.

During home detoxification, it is essential that the person undergoing treatment is supported by a partner or friend.

Pia Clinton-Tarestad is the co-founder and CEO of Clean Slate Clinic. But before she helped shape a service that’s now supported thousands of Australians, she was navigating her own private battle with alcohol. This is her story.

If you’ve been thinking about cutting back on alcohol - or stopping altogether - the idea of taking medication might come as a surprise. You’re not alone in that. We speak to so many people who say: “I thought I’d just push through it”, or “I didn’t realise withdrawal could be dangerous”.

Naltrexone is a medication used as part of a comprehensive treatment programme as an aid to treat alcohol dependence with the goal of maintaining abstinence.

This is a withdrawal scale to be used during a medicated detox. It assesses your withdrawal symptoms which will be reported back to the Clean Slate team as part of your detox diary. It can guide whether or not you need to take your valium dose, or indeed whether you need an extra one.

Disulfiram is prescribed for patients having difficulty in controlling their intake of alcohol.

Cravings can be really challenging when you're trying to resist urges to drink. Understanding how to cope with cravings is essential.

Campral is a medication that decreases cravings for alcohol in people who have been dependent on alcohol and are trying to abstain.

The following questions are useful for people to reflect on in the maintenance stage of change to help them stay on track and keep up their motivation.

Clean Slate Nurse Maz (Marion Jarvis) is serving up quite a treat of recipes for all our lovely clients who want to raise their spirits without raising a glass. They look great and taste even better.

This document helps you to be clear on what your drinking goals are.

Learn the 3Ds approach - Delay, Distract, Decide - a practical method for managing alcohol cravings effectively.

Ideas on how to prevent the return of bad drinking habits.