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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.
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What to Expect When You Take a Break from Alcohol
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.
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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”.
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Stories
January 30, 2026
Shellie's Story
At 60, Shellie threw herself a party - and 60 people showed up.
Stories
January 29, 2026
Lisa's Story
Lisa made a decision that terrified her - and it changed everything.
Before starting
December 4, 2025
How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: A Partner’s Guide to Alcohol Dependence
When you love someone who is struggling with alcohol and other drug (AOD) dependence, your instinct is often to help. To be there. To fix. To absorb the crisis. But over time, that instinct can quietly erode your own emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Before starting
December 4, 2025
Sober For The Holidays
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.
December 4, 2025
An Interview with April Long
April is the CEO of SMART Recovery, one of our trusted partner organisations. Recently, we sat down with them to hear about their thoughts on addiction support sector.
Detox
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.
Detox
October 10, 2025
Support person information
During home detoxification, it is essential that the person undergoing treatment is supported by a partner or friend.
Recovery
October 7, 2025
Maintaining Motivation
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.
Preparation
September 19, 2025
Pacing Skills & Self-Management
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.
Before starting
August 24, 2025
Pia's Story
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.
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August 24, 2025
The Truth About Alcohol and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
“Why does that glass of wine feel like it helps... but then makes things worse?”
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August 10, 2025
Clean Slate Partners with Medibank
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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July 9, 2025
Andrew's Story
There's no one-size-fits-all moment when someone decides to change their relationship with alcohol.
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May 25, 2025
What to Expect When You Take a Break from Alcohol
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.
Stories
January 8, 2025
Greg's Story
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.
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