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The Pursuit of Progress Over Perfection
The path towards change — whether breaking free from alcohol or overcoming other substance dependence - is rarely linear.


Spotlight On - Pia Clinton Tarestad
Clean Slate Clinic’s ‘Accidental’ Founder and ‘Reluctant’ CEO.
Like many of our clients, CEO of Clean Slate Clinic, Pia Clinton Tarestad


The Neuroscience Behind Alcohol Dependence | A Discussion with Dr David McLaughlan
The neuroscience behind alcohol dependence. A discussion with Dr David McLaughlan


Integrating Movement Into Your Recovery
This webinar took place in January 2025 but is available at all times for Aftercare clients to access. We kicked-off the New Year with an...


Spotlight On | Dr Chris Davis
Clean Slate Clinic has grown steadily since its inception just four years ago, with Chris as the beating heart of the business.


Managing Emotions
Effective strategies for managing reactions to common emotions that can arise during family or workplace functions.

Greg's Story
Gregory Stegman shares his story 11 months into recovery. It's a hopeful journey for those considering a path without alcohol in 2025.


Reducing Alcohol: The Number One New Year's Resolution and 5 Tips on How to Stick to it
As we approach the New Year and focus on recalibrating healthy habits, here are 5 tips on how to stay focused and supported with your goals


Spotlight On | Fiona Faulkner
Fiona's career path, starting later in life after raising a family, has given her a wealth of life experience.

Festive Mocktails from Maz
Clean Slate Nurse Maz is serving up a treat of recipes for all our lovely clients who want to raise their spirits without raising a glass.


3 Lessons from Jackie O's Journey: A Doctor's Perspective on 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.


Clean Slate Partners with nib
Clean Slate is pleased to announce its new partnership with leading insurance provider, nib.


Choose Life
Journalist and photographer, Tom de Souza, reflects on his lived experience with ice in his teenage years.


Past Lives | Surviving Suburban Perth
Past Lives: A story of a school-kid who became a mechanic in suburban Perth in the 80s, and what substance dependence was like at the time.


7 Benefits of Detoxing from the Safety of Your Home
The familiar setting of the home can significantly reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with the early stages of detoxification.


Women's Health Week
Two words. ‘Voice’ and ‘Choice’. Sometimes having words to reflect on can help to guide our decisions to forge a healthy path forward.


After Detox: Could 'zero alcohol' help?
This webinar delves into the potential benefits and considerations of incorporating alcohol-free options in your recovery journey,...


A Chapter of a Journey.
Louise and her 28 Day Challenge. I recorded Louise’s story in a bar. The icebreaker into the conversation started when Louise ordered her...


Unlocking Recovery: Pharmacotheraphy for Substance Dependence
This engaging hour-long webinar explores the evidence for pharmacotherapy and how medications can support the treatment of substance...


The Psychology of Shame - Drinking & Sobriety
This Clean Slate Clinic webinar explores the role of shame in alcohol and other dependence, and the practical strategies that can be...


The 3Ds Approach to Kicking Cravings
Delay. Distract. Decide. If you're struggling with cravings, try this approach to remove their power, allow them to pass, and stay...

Coping with cravings
Cravings can be really challenging when you're trying to reset your relationship with alcohol, or any other substance, and can come out...

Plan ahead for a Clean Slate in 2024
Are you considering a change to your relationship with alcohol in the lead up to Christmas? Making a commitment to the decision to make...


Evaluation of the Clean Slate Clinic Program by Sydney University
Read the full evaluaton of our our program by Sydney University, demonstrating the high adoptability, acceptability and effectiveness of...


Support person resources - Articles, videos and guides
The Clean Slate Clinic is designed by Dr Chris Davis – a full time GP with a special interest in alcohol and other drug treatment. He has...


Developing thiamine deficiency from alcohol-use
Thank you to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation for providing the following content on Alcohol and Thiamine. You can read the original...


Resources for GPs - Get to know the Clean Slate Clinic Program
Gain further insight into the Clean Slate Clinic program to see if it could help support your patients to safely detox from home.

Podcasts and Blogs
Podcasts Not Drinking Today Podcast - The Critical Role Anti-Craving Medications Can Play in Alcohol Recovery: Dr. Chris Davis joins...

Online counselling
Counselling Online Counselling Online is a free and confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people across Australia affected...

Phone apps
Daybreak By Hello Sunday Morning Daybreak helps you change your relationship with alcohol. Whether your goal is to reduce your drinking,...

Websites and Social Media Profiles
Hello Sunday Morning Hello Sunday Morning's aim is to change the world’s relationship with alcohol, one Sunday at a time. Whether that...

Ted Talks and Videos
A simple way to break a bad habit Judson Brewer Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them? Psychiatrist Judson Brewer...

Reading list
These books are a great way to relax, find inspiration and learn from others who have been down the path of changing their relationship...


Self Home Detox - Short Alcohol Withdrawal Scale
Use this procedure to measure your withdrawal symptoms and guide your use of valium.


Goal setting
Use this template to outline your goals around boundaries.


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.


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.


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


I've been prescribed Campral - what is it?
Campral is a medication that decreases cravings for alcohol in people who have been dependent and are trying to abstain, learn more here.


I've been recommended Disulfiram - what is it?
Disulfiram is prescribed for patients having difficulty in controlling their intake of alcohol, learn more about it here.


Pacing skills & self-management
Use this resource for tips on self-management of reducing your alcohol intake.


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


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, learn more here.
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