Children of Alcoholics (COA) Awareness Week takes place February 8-15, 2026, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by children growing up in households affected by alcohol and substance use disorders. At CleanSlate Centers, we recognize that addiction impacts entire families, and Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week provides an important opportunity to address the […]

This January marks a pivotal moment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has launched the first-ever Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to one powerful truth: treatment works, and recovery is possible. For millions of Americans navigating opioid addiction, alcohol use disorder, or other substance dependencies, this month offers more […]

August 31, 2025: A global day of remembrance, education, and action for overdose prevention Remembering Lives Lost, Supporting Lives Saved International Overdose Awareness Day stands as the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those no longer with us, and acknowledge the grief of families and friends left behind. This purple ribbon day carries […]

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 2025 brings unprecedented hope as overdose deaths decline dramatically Breakthrough News: Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Drop by Nearly 27% For the first time in years, fentanyl addiction treatment efforts are showing remarkable results. Recent CDC data reveals drug overdose deaths dropped from 110,037 in 2023 to just 80,391 in 2024—a […]

June marks Men’s Health Month, a crucial time to highlight the unique struggles men face, especially regarding addiction. At CleanSlate, we know that men often face particular challenges with substance misuse, but recovery is always within reach. Here’s what you need to know and how CleanSlate can help. Start your recovery journey today Call (833) 505-4673 […]

By Dr. Bill Ruby, CleanSlate Chief Medical Officer At CleanSlate Outpatient Recovery Centers, our secret to success isn’t a secret. It’s simple. We care for our patients. I know. I know. We’re supposed to post about this one crazy hack that helps you get from 20% to 100% in half the time, but that’s not […]

By Chris Bove, CleanSlate CEO The budget bill that the House of Representatives passed last month includes a provision imposing work requirements on Medicaid eligibility. Crucially, though, there is an exemption in the requirement for patients with substance use disorder. Addiction treatment professionals cannot simply hope that their patients do a thorough read of the […]

Watching a parent struggle with addiction is painful at any age. As an adult child, you may feel caught between your own life responsibilities and the ongoing challenges of having a parent battling addiction. At CleanSlate Centers, we see this struggle every day—and we’re committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports your parent’s long-term recovery […]

By Dr. Daanish Shaikh, Regional Medical Director for Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Arizona at CleanSlate Throughout my career as a family medicine physician and later as a specialist in addiction medicine, I have seen countless individuals struggle—not only with substance use itself, but with the barriers that stand in the way of effective care. Two of […]

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025: Understanding Substance Use & Recovery Welcome to National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025! As we gather this March to dispel myths and share truths about addiction, the latest data offers a mix of stark realities and glimmers of hope. Today, on March 17, 2025, let’s explore the […]