Campral is a medication that decreases cravings for alcohol in people who have been dependent on alcohol and are trying to abstain.

During home detoxification, it is essential that the person undergoing treatment is supported by a partner or friend.

Naltrexone is a medication used as part of a comprehensive treatment programme as an aid to treat alcohol dependence with the goal of maintaining abstinence.

If you’ve been thinking about cutting back on alcohol - or stopping altogether - the idea of taking medication might come as a surprise. You’re not alone in that. We speak to so many people who say: “I thought I’d just push through it”, or “I didn’t realise withdrawal could be dangerous”.

This is a withdrawal scale to be used during a medicated detox. It assesses your withdrawal symptoms which will be reported back to the Clean Slate team as part of your detox diary. It can guide whether or not you need to take your valium dose, or indeed whether you need an extra one.

Disulfiram is prescribed for patients having difficulty in controlling their intake of alcohol. Taken daily it makes it very dangerous for the patient to drink on impulse: alcohol can be taken only after a decision is made to stop the tablets, and then only after seven days - which gives plenty of time for second thoughts.

Cravings can be really challenging when you're trying to resist urges to drink. Understanding how to cope with cravings is essential.