PATIENT RESOURCES

Whether you're just curious, getting prepared, or currently undergoing detox you can find a helpful collection of resources here.

To get started with Clean Slate we first need to check if you are suitable for our program with a brief questionnaire. Take the suitability test and we'll be in touch with you shortly.

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External resources

Here is our recommended reading, listening and watch list. These will be updated regularly, and we'd love to hear from you with any suggestions to add.

Podcasts and Blogs

Online counselling

Phone apps

Websites and Social Media Profiles

Ted Talks and Videos

Reading list

Stage 1: Preparation

Here you'll find resources to help prepare you for a safe and successful detox.

Developing thiamine deficiency from alcohol-use

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Weighing up the pros and cons

Should you attend that upcoming social event held at a pub? If you're unsure about an upcoming decision use this method to help decide.

Alcohol Information

This resource will help you understand risk levels, benefits and more useful information around alcohol and reduction.

Stage 2: Detox

During your clinically supervised detox at home, these resources can help you cope with some of the withdrawal symptoms you may experience, and help you understand any prescribed medication.

Self Home Detox - Short Alcohol Withdrawal Scale

Use this procedure to measure your withdrawal symptoms and guide your use of valium.

Coping with cravings

Struggling with cravings? This resource contains tips for coping with them and staying on course with your goals.

Support person information

It is essential to have a support partner/friend while undergoing detoxification. Provide this information to your support person.

Stage 3: Recovery

Post-detox, these resources provide support and encouragement to continue to successfully meet your alcohol goals.

Goal setting

Use this template to outline your goals around boundaries.

Maintaining Motivation

These questions are useful to reflect on in the maintenance stage of change to help you stay on track and keep up motivation.

Relapse prevention

Some activities that may be useful in your relapse management planning.