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There’s no one-size-fits-all moment when someone decides to change their relationship with alcohol. For Andrew, it wasn’t a dramatic rock bottom – just a slow and steady realisation that what looked “high-functioning” on the outside was taking a huge toll on the inside. Now, five and a half years alcohol-free, Andrew is living a completely different life - swimming in the ocean every day, training lifesavers, and finally receiving the mental health care he needed all along.

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”. And here’s the truth: for some people, stopping alcohol after a period of regular or heavy use can come with risks. It’s not about willpower. It’s about biology.

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.