Andrew Addie on the importance of queer affirming care

Content warning: Drinking alcohol; and addiction. Andrew Addie’s story brings attention to the shame and fear that can surround getting help with your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, I chat with Andrew to unpack his journey to maintained recovery, and learn about his experience of finding queer-affirming care as a patient at Clean Slate Clinic. You’ll also hear from Dr Chris Davis, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Clean Slate Clinic, for his perspective of Andrew’s journey as his detox clinician. Clean Slate is an eight part podcast series that unpacks Australia’s complicated relationship with alcohol from multiple angles; bringing you both lived experience stories and clinical insights. This podcast is brought to you by Clean Slate Clinic; a healthtech social enterprise focused on helping Australians keen to detox from alcohol, safely from home. Hosted by Pia Clinton-Tarestad, Co-founder & CEO of Clean Slate Clinic. To find out more about Clean Slate Clinic: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠ To connect with Andrew: ⁠Linkedin⁠ Clean Slate Clinic is a regulated health service, but the Clean Slate podcast is an educational resource and not a substitute for professional health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see a healthcare professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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