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Relevant posts for the detox phase

Home alcohol detox: what actually happens

November 7, 2025

Home alcohol detox: what actually happens

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.

I've been prescribed Campral - what is it?

I've been prescribed Campral - what is it?

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

Support person information

October 10, 2025

Support person information

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

I've been prescribed Naltrexone - what is it?

January 1, 2025

I've been prescribed Naltrexone - what is it?

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.

What Does Diazepam do During Alcohol Withdrawal?

What Does Diazepam do During Alcohol Withdrawal?

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”.

Self Home Detox - Short Alcohol Withdrawal Scale

Detox, Internal resources

January 1, 2025

Self Home Detox - Short Alcohol Withdrawal Scale

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.

I've been recommended Disulfiram - what is it?

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January 1, 2025

I've been recommended Disulfiram - what is it?

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

Coping with Cravings

December 8, 2023

Coping with Cravings

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

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