People come to this website during difficult moments, often while making decisions about their own care or the care of someone they love. That responsibility shapes everything we publish. These editorial standards explain how our content is created, who reviews it, where our information comes from, and how we keep it accurate over time.
How our content is created
Our content is written by experienced writers who work closely with our clinical team. Every page is grounded in verified information about our programs and in established clinical guidance. We aim to explain treatment in plain, respectful language so that readers can understand their options without needing a clinical background.
Clinical review
All clinical content is reviewed by our clinical leadership before it is published. This review confirms that what we describe about conditions, treatment, and care is accurate, current, and consistent with how we actually practice. Content that touches on medical or mental health topics does not go live until it has passed this review.
Sourcing standards
When we make claims about conditions, treatment, or outcomes, we rely on trusted, authoritative sources. We prioritize guidance from recognized public health and research bodies over commercial or unverified sources.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Peer-reviewed research and established clinical guidelines
Person-first language
We are committed to person-first, non-stigmatizing language. We describe people as individuals first and avoid labels that reduce a person to a diagnosis. For example, we write about a person living with a substance use disorder rather than using terms that define someone by their condition. Words matter, and the language we choose is meant to support dignity and recovery.
Accuracy and independence
We separate education from marketing. Our goal is to inform, not to pressure. We do not promise specific outcomes, and we present treatment honestly, including that recovery looks different for each person. Where a topic is complex or evolving, we say so rather than overstating what is known.
Update and review cadence
We review clinical content on a regular schedule and whenever guidance changes, so that what readers see reflects current understanding and current practice. Each reviewed page displays a last reviewed date. When we make a substantive update, we refresh that date so readers always know how recent the information is.
How to report an error
We work hard to get things right, and we still welcome corrections. If a reader spots something on this site that seems inaccurate, out of date, or unclear, please tell us. We take every report seriously and will review and correct our content as needed.
Contact us at Ascend Recovery Center, 883 Lead Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone (505) 537-5721. Email [email protected].
Spotted something that needs a correction?
Tell us what was found and our team will review it. Accurate, respectful information is our priority.