CleanSlate Blog

Richmond, VA –November 22, 2021: Today, CleanSlate Centers (CleanSlate) opens its newest location at Richmond Community Hospital, at 1510 N. 28th Street, Ste. 101, Richmond, Virginia 23223. The new center will also be hosting an Open House event for community members and medical professionals on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, where attendees will have the opportunity […]

In the U.S., 19.3 million people aged 18 and older suffer from substance use disorder. Of these individuals, 9.5 million also have a co-occurring mental health condition. One reason addiction is such a rampant issue is that it can affect anyone. There is no single reason that leads people to misuse substances, so it can […]

More than 20 million Americans struggle with addiction, but only 1 in 10 who need treatment receive it. Addiction is not a problem that only happens to other people. On the contrary, it’s likely someone we know could be struggling with the disease. You may wonder if you’re overreacting to a loved one’s substance use, […]

Many people who develop addiction issues start using substances to relieve stress or help them feel they “fit in” with others. Alcohol, opioids and other substances can chemically alter the brain so that, over time, the euphoric and happy feelings associated with using become difficult to recreate in regular situations. When we are newly in […]

Many people with a substance use disorder can feel alone and afraid to reach out for help. It can be hard to acknowledge you’re struggling, feeling vulnerable, or admit that you have a problem. Asking for help can be intimidating, but it may be a brave first step that can change your life for the […]

2020 was a dramatic year. The entire health care system and much of the world transformed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. But while people worked to adjust to life in a pandemic, the opioid crisis continued to worsen in the background. The death rate from overdose is increasing and the treatment of patients with substance use disorder […]

Many veterans experience trauma from their time in the service. This could be due to what they experienced in combat or during training, losing fellow service members or pain from injuries suffered during their service. Too often, these heroes suffer in silence and turn to substance use to numb physical and emotional pain. What can […]

Addiction is a disease that affects virtually every aspect of a person’s life, so we believe recovery must also address the whole person. That’s why CleanSlate’s treatment for substance use disorder includes medical, behavioral and mental health services to help us fully address each patient’s needs. People often talk about behavioral and mental health without […]

I grew up in a middle-class family about 10 minutes from CleanSlate’s Wilkes-Barre center. Growing up, my neighborhood seemed like the perfect suburban community. My parents didn’t lock their doors and loved their country and neighbors. The only reference to drug education we had was Nancy Reagan’s, “Just Say No” campaign and most people in […]

CleanSlate’s patient support agents take calls and chats from current and future patients, concerned family members, community partners and referring physicians. Our knowledgeable and highly trained team members are skilled at providing help in a variety of situations. Read more about our Patient Support Center. While no two calls or chats are the same, some […]