Our Standards

Our Commitment to Accuracy

At Valley Spring Recovery Center, we believe that accessible, accurate health information is an essential part of recovery. Our website content is written to educate, inform, and empower individuals and families facing addiction and mental health challenges.

Every piece of content published on our site is grounded in scientific evidence, clinical best practices, and the real-world expertise of our treatment team. We are committed to transparency, objectivity, and clinical integrity in everything we publish.

Content Creation Process

Our editorial process follows a rigorous multi-step workflow to ensure quality and accuracy:

• Research — Content topics are identified based on clinical relevance, patient needs, and current developments in addiction medicine and mental health treatment
• Writing — Articles are written by health content specialists with experience in behavioral health, addiction science, and clinical psychology
• Clinical Review — All clinical content is reviewed by licensed clinicians, including therapists, counselors, or medical professionals with expertise in addiction treatment
• Fact-Checking — Statistics, treatment outcomes, medical claims, and regulatory references are verified against authoritative sources before publication
• Publication — Only after completing all review stages is content approved for publication on our website

Medical Review

All clinical and medical content on our website is reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals before publication. Our medical reviewers include licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed professional counselors (LPCs), certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs), and other credentialed clinicians.

Medical reviewers evaluate content for clinical accuracy, appropriate terminology, responsible messaging, and alignment with current evidence-based treatment approaches. Content that references specific medications, treatment protocols, or clinical diagnoses receives heightened review.

Sources We Trust

We cite and reference only authoritative, reputable sources. Our content draws from:

Content Updates

Healthcare information evolves as new research emerges and clinical guidelines are updated. We are committed to keeping our content current and relevant.

• Published content is reviewed on a regular schedule, with clinical pages prioritized for more frequent review
• When significant updates occur in treatment guidelines, medication approvals, or regulatory changes, affected content is updated promptly
• Each page displays a "last reviewed" or "last updated" date so readers can assess the currency of the information
• Outdated or superseded content is revised or removed as appropriate

Corrections Policy

We take factual accuracy seriously. If an error is identified in any published content, we follow a transparent correction process:

• Errors reported by readers, clinicians, or internal reviewers are investigated promptly
• Confirmed factual errors are corrected as soon as possible, typically within 48 hours of confirmation
• Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of the affected page with the date and nature of the correction
• Minor typographical or grammatical corrections do not require a public correction notice

Editorial Independence

The editorial content on our website is created independently of any commercial or advertising interests. Our commitment to editorial independence means:

• No advertiser, partner, or external sponsor influences the clinical or editorial content on our website
• Content recommendations for treatment approaches are based solely on clinical evidence and patient needs
• We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable mentions of products, services, or facilities
• Any sponsored content or paid partnerships (if applicable) are clearly disclosed and labeled
• Our clinical team maintains full authority over all health-related content decisions

Contact Us

We welcome feedback on our content. If you notice an error, have a question about our editorial practices, or would like to suggest a topic for coverage, please contact us.