About Addiction Results

Our Mission

Addiction Results was created with a simple but important purpose: to give families and individuals honest, research-backed information about addiction treatment in a field that is often clouded by misleading claims, inflated success rates, and marketing that exploits people in crisis.

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, you deserve better than sales pitches disguised as medical advice. You deserve to understand what the research actually shows about treatment effectiveness, what different treatment settings involve, and how to make informed decisions during one of the most difficult times in your life.

We do not operate a treatment facility. We do not accept advertising from rehab centers or treatment providers. We do not receive referral fees. Our only agenda is to present accurate information clearly so you can make the best decisions for your situation.

What We Cover

Addiction Results focuses on the topics that matter most to families navigating the treatment system:

• Science-Based Treatment Options: What treatment approaches have the strongest research behind them, from medication-assisted treatment to behavioral therapies, with honest data about outcomes.
• Treatment Settings Compared: Practical information about detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient treatment, including what they cost, what daily life looks like, and how to choose the right setting.
• The Recovery Journey: What long-term recovery actually involves, relapse prevention strategies, and how to choose and evaluate treatment programs.
• Help for Families: Specific guidance for family members on communication, boundaries, navigating the treatment system, and self-care.

Our Editorial Standards

Every piece of content on Addiction Results adheres to strict editorial standards designed to ensure accuracy, fairness, and usefulness.

Source Integrity

We ground our content in published research, government data, and clinical guidelines from established authorities. Our primary sources include:

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - research data and treatment principles
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - treatment guidelines and national survey data
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - clinical definitions and placement criteria
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - substance use epidemiology
• Peer-reviewed journals including Addiction, Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, and others

When we reference a statistic or clinical claim, we either link directly to the source or cite the organization and publication. If we cannot find a reliable source for a claim, we do not make it.

Clinical Accuracy

We are committed to presenting information that reflects current clinical consensus. This includes several principles that guide all our content:

• Addiction vs. physical dependence: We consistently distinguish between these clinically distinct conditions. Physical dependence is a normal biological adaptation. Addiction (substance use disorder) is a behavioral and neurological condition. Conflating them causes real harm, and we take care to be precise.
• Science-based terminology: We use the term "science-based" rather than "evidence-based" to describe treatment approaches supported by research. We use person-first language ("person with a substance use disorder" rather than "addict" or "substance abuser") to reduce stigma.
• Honest outcome data: We report treatment outcomes honestly, including relapse rates and the limitations of current treatment approaches. We never inflate success rates or make guarantees about treatment outcomes.
• No proprietary treatment endorsement: We describe categories of treatment (MAT, CBT, contingency management) rather than endorsing specific branded programs or facilities.

Content Review Process

All content on Addiction Results goes through a structured review process:

1. Research and drafting: Content is drafted using primary sources and follows our editorial guidelines
2. Accuracy review: All clinical claims, statistics, and source citations are verified against the original publications
3. Clarity review: Content is reviewed for readability, ensuring complex medical information is accessible to a general audience without losing accuracy
4. Regular updates: All pages include a "last reviewed" date and are updated when new research, guidelines, or data become available

Who Is This Site For?

We write primarily for two audiences:

Families who are trying to help a loved one struggling with addiction. These are parents, partners, siblings, and friends who are often the first to search for treatment information and who bear an enormous emotional and practical burden. Our content acknowledges the family experience and provides specific, actionable guidance.

Individuals who are considering treatment for themselves or trying to understand their options. We write with empathy and without judgment, recognizing that seeking help takes courage and that the treatment landscape can be confusing and overwhelming.

What This Site Is Not

Addiction Results is an educational resource. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not provide medical consultations, treatment recommendations for specific individuals, or crisis counseling. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please contact:

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Emergency: Call 911

Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or corrections about our content, we welcome your input. Accuracy matters to us, and we take corrections seriously. You can reach us at getdetox@proton.me.