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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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”.

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.