Our Editorial Process
Every article on Clean & Recovery goes through a rigorous multi-step editorial process to ensure accuracy, clinical relevance, and adherence to current evidence-based guidelines. Here's how we create content you can trust.
Research & Drafting
Our medical writers research each topic using peer-reviewed journals, government health databases (NIDA, SAMHSA, CDC), and clinical practice guidelines. Every claim is sourced from credible, verifiable references.
- Primary sources: peer-reviewed medical journals, clinical trials
- Government sources: NIDA, SAMHSA, CDC, DEA, FDA
- Professional guidelines: ASAM, APA, WHO treatment protocols
Medical Review
Every article is reviewed by a board-certified physician or licensed clinical professional before publication. Our medical reviewer, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD, FASAM, verifies:
- Medical accuracy of all health claims and statistics
- Appropriate clinical context and nuance
- Correct medication names, dosages, and classifications
- Absence of misleading or potentially harmful information
Fact-Checking & Sources
Before publication, our editorial team independently verifies every statistic, data point, and factual claim. All sources are cited at the bottom of each article with direct links to the original research or data.
Publication & Monitoring
Published articles display the author name, publication date, medical reviewer credentials, and last-reviewed date. We monitor for new research, guideline changes, and reader feedback that may necessitate updates.
Regular Updates
Health information changes. We review our highest-traffic and most clinically sensitive articles on a rolling basis. When new evidence emerges, guideline updates are published, or errors are identified, we update the article and timestamp the change.
Our Standards
Medical Accuracy
All content is reviewed by board-certified medical professionals. We do not publish health claims without credible sourcing.
Transparency
We clearly identify our authors, reviewers, sources, and funding. We disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Compassion
We use person-first, non-stigmatizing language. We treat addiction as a medical condition, not a moral failing.
Evidence-Based
We prioritize randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and guidelines from recognized medical organizations.
Corrections & Feedback
We take accuracy seriously. If you find an error, outdated information, or have feedback on any article, please contact us. We investigate all reports and issue corrections promptly. Corrected articles are annotated with the date and nature of the correction.