Do I need to go to detox before starting treatment at CleanSlate?

No, you usually don't need to go to detox first. CleanSlate helps you manage withdrawal symptoms quickly and comfortably. Treatment often begins at your first visit with medical supervision to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the process.

What happens in the first weeks of medication-assisted treatment?

The early weeks of treatment can feel uneven, and that's completely normal. Many people experience ups and downs in cravings, mood, or stress as stabilization takes time. What matters most is staying connected with your care team, even when things feel hard. You receive medication to manage withdrawal, behavioral health support, peer counseling, and care coordination to help with real-life barriers like transportation or insurance questions.

What insurance does CleanSlate accept for addiction treatment?

CleanSlate Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most commercial insurance plans, and offers self-pay options. Our team can help you understand your coverage options and answer questions about payment for medication-assisted treatment services.

What support services are included beyond medication?

CleanSlate offers comprehensive support beyond medication, including behavioral health counseling with professionals who understand addiction and mental health, peer support from people in recovery who know firsthand how challenging treatment can be, and care coordination to help with transportation, insurance questions, and staying connected to care. We address both the medical and human side of recovery.

What if I miss appointments or have hard days during treatment?

Hard days, missed appointments, and doubt are normal parts of recovery. You are not expected to be perfect, have everything figured out, or feel confident every day. Those difficult moments are exactly when we want to hear from you. Staying connected with your care team is what matters most, not being perfect.

How quickly can I start medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder?

Treatment often begins at your first visit to CleanSlate. You don't have to suffer or wait through a lengthy intake process. We help you manage withdrawal symptoms quickly and comfortably with medical supervision, and you can typically start medication-assisted treatment the same day as your initial assessment.

Is CleanSlate accredited for addiction treatment services?

Yes, CleanSlate Centers is accredited by CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). CARF accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest quality treatment methods, reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting cultural and individual preferences, and providing the best possible quality of care for patients with substance use disorders.

Do I need to feel ready or confident to start addiction treatment?

No, you don't have to feel ready or confident to start treatment. You just have to stay connected. Many people feel anxious, uncertain, or not fully prepared when they begin medication-assisted treatment, and that's completely normal. The first weeks are often the hardest, but they do get easier with support from our medical team, behavioral health counselors, and peer support specialists.

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What Matters Right Now

If you’re feeling anxious or uncertain, especially about withdrawal, that’s completely normal.

You don’t have to suffer to get help.

We help you manage withdrawal symptoms quickly and comfortably
Treatment often begins at your first visit
You usually don’t need to go to detox first

Call (833) 505-4673

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What the First Weeks Are Really Like

The early weeks of treatment can feel uneven.
That’s normal.

Many people experience ups and downs in cravings, mood, or stress, especially while life outside treatment is still demanding. This does not mean treatment isn’t working.

Stabilization takes time.
What matters most early on is staying connected, even when things feel hard.

If this feels harder than expected, it doesn’t mean treatment isn’t working.

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Stay in Treatment

You are not expected to:

Have everything figured out
Never struggle
Feel confident or “ready” every day

Hard days happen. Missed appointments happen. Doubt happens.

Those moments are exactly when we want to hear from you.

Support Beyond Medication

Treatment doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In addition to medication, we offer support for the emotional and human side of recovery.

Behavioral Health Support

Talk to someone who understands addiction, mental health, and what the early weeks of treatment can feel like.

Peer Support

Connect with someone who has been through recovery themselves and knows firsthand how hard this stage can be.

Care Coordination

Help with real-life barriers:

Transportation challenges
Insurance or payment questions
Help staying connected to care

If something is making it hard to come in or stay engaged, tell us. We’ll work with you.

Insurance & Payment

We accept:

Medicaid
Medicare
Most commercial insurance plans
Self-pay options

If you have questions about coverage, our team can help you understand your options.

One Thing to Remember

You don’t have to feel ready.
You don’t have to feel confident.

You just have to stay connected.

The first weeks are often the hardest, but they do get easier.

Call (833) 505-4673

We’re here. You’re not alone.

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What the First Weeks Are Really Like

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Stay in Treatment

Support Beyond Medication

Insurance & Payment

One Thing to Remember

Call (833) 505-4673

Starting Treatment
What Matters Right Now