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Clean Slate on 9News
9News looks at Clean Slate Clinic and the at-home alcohol treatment reaching more Australian women. Reported by Stephanie Anderson.
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August 26, 2026
Dr Chris Davis on wine o'clock and perimenopause
Our Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Davis, spoke to Body+Soul about "wine o'clock" in midlife, and offered a test that has nothing to do with how much you are drinking.
September 1, 2026
Dr Chris Davis on what children learn from how we drink
Our Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Davis, spoke to Kidspot about new research on what children absorb from the way their parents drink, and why guilt is the least useful response to it.
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August 15, 2026
The face of risky drinking is changing: Dr Chris Davis on alcohol and perimenopause
Our Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Davis, spoke to ABC News about a quiet shift in who is drinking at risky levels in Australia, and why perimenopause can be the thing driving it.
August 13, 2026
The Silent Crisis: What New UK Research Reveals About Alcohol Harm
New research from Clean Slate Clinic, Adfam and the University of Sussex has found that more than 17 million people in the United Kingdom may be drinking at dangerous levels without realising it — and that the system designed to help them is missing them almost entirely. The findings come from the UK, but the patterns they reveal will look uncomfortably familiar to Australian readers.
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August 3, 2026
Clean Slate Clinic on Australia's 9News
9News has aired a national segment on telehealth alcohol detox, reported by Stephanie Anderson. Watch the full broadcast, featuring Clean Slate Clinic, Bupa and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Women & Alcohol Dependence, Recovery & Relapse, Telehealth & Home Detox, Healthcare Policy, Stigma & Access
April 20, 2026
Gen X women driving growth in home-based alcohol detox.
More than half of Clean Slate Clinic's clients are women, with an average age of nearly 50. Female.com.au reports on what the data shows about who is seeking help, and why.
Women & Alcohol Dependence, Recovery & Relapse, Patient Stories, Stigma & Access, Mental Health & Alcohol
April 20, 2026
Alice Hansen on alcohol, identity and recovery
Alice Hansen spent two decades hiding her alcohol dependence behind a high-functioning life. Writing in Mamamia, she shares what finally helped her break free.
March 27, 2026
Clean Slate Clinic wins Impact Enterprise of the Year
Clean Slate Clinic has been named Impact Enterprise of the Year at the 2026 Australian Impact Investment Awards, recognising our approach to early intervention and accessible support for alcohol dependence.
Health & Wellness, Alcohol & Cancer Risk, Sleep & Recovery, Addiction Support, Expert Insights
April 11, 2026
Dr Chris Davis on alcohol and longevity in The Australian
Dr Chris Davis features in The Australian's longevity series, sharing what happened when he tracked the impact of alcohol on his own health and why even moderate drinking may be doing more harm than you think.
Women's Health, Alcohol & Gender, Early Intervention, Mental Health & Stigma, Accessible Support
March 29, 2026
Rewriting the story we tell women about alcohol
Women's Agenda explores why women's alcohol harm often goes unseen.
Recovery Stories, Home Detox, Stigma & Access, Healthcare Reform
March 14, 2026
Two men, two paths, one turning point
Read in The Age how Greg and Chris took very different roads to alcohol dependence, but both found recovery through Clean Slate's home detox program.
LGBTIQ+ Health, Alcohol & Identity, Culturally Safe Care, Accessible Support, Addiction & Stigma
February 27, 2026
Calls for better support for LGBTIQ+ communities on substance use
SBS News explores the barriers to alcohol support facing LGBTIQ+ communities, featuring Dr Chris Davis.
Women & Alcohol Dependence, Menopause & Drinking, Recovery & Relapse, Post-Detox Support, Healthcare Policy
March 9, 2026
The changing face of alcohol dependence in Australia
The Canberra Times reports that the face of alcohol dependence is changing, with women now in the majority among those seeking support in Australia and many not fitting the stereotype we might expect. Clean Slate Clinic's senior clinician Fiona Faulkner explores why and what needs to change in the way we support people after detox.
News & Media
August 10, 2025
Clean Slate Partners with South Western Sydney PHN
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.
June 19, 2025
Clean Slate Partners with COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN
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.
General
November 12, 2024
3 Lessons from Jackie O's Journey: A Doctor's Perspective on Substance Dependence and Recovery
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.
News & Media
November 6, 2024
Clean Slate Partners with nib
Clean Slate announces new partnership with leading insurance provider, nib.
GP Resources
April 13, 2023
Evaluation of the Clean Slate Clinic Program by The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney evaluates the effectiveness of Clean Slate Clinic's treatment programs and approaches.
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