Data Sources
All treatment facility listings on RehabPulse are sourced from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment locator database, a federal resource maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This database includes facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide substance use treatment services.
We supplement SAMHSA data with publicly available information including facility websites, state licensing databases, and accreditation records from CARF International and The Joint Commission.
Editorial Content Standards
All articles, guides, and resource pages published on RehabPulse adhere to the following standards:
- Evidence-based claims: Every factual claim must be supported by data from SAMHSA, NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), CDC, or peer-reviewed medical journals published within the last 5 years.
- No unsourced statistics: We do not publish statistics without a named source and date of publication.
- Clinical accuracy: Medical terminology, treatment descriptions, and medication information are verified against current clinical guidelines from ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and APA (American Psychiatric Association).
- Attribution: Authors are identified as "RehabPulse Editorial Team." We do not create fictional expert personas or fabricate credentials.
- Regular review: Published content is reviewed periodically and updated to reflect current data, regulations, and treatment practices. The most recent review date is displayed on each page.
What We Don't Do
- Pay-to-play rankings: Treatment centers cannot pay for higher placement in search results or featured listings.
- Sponsored editorial content: We do not accept payment to write articles that promote specific treatment facilities or programs.
- Guaranteed outcomes: We never claim that any treatment program guarantees recovery. Addiction is a complex medical condition with variable outcomes.
- Medical advice: Our content is informational only and does not replace consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.
Corrections Policy
If you identify an error in our content or facility listings, please contact us. We take the following approach to corrections:
- Factual errors: Corrected within 24 hours of verification, with a note indicating the correction.
- Outdated facility information: Updated as soon as new data is confirmed through SAMHSA or direct facility verification.
- Content disputes: Reviewed by our editorial team with reference to primary sources. If a dispute involves medical claims, we defer to published clinical guidelines.
Advertising and Revenue Disclosure
RehabPulse may display helpline phone numbers that connect callers with treatment support services. These phone numbers may be operated by third-party helpline providers. This is disclosed where applicable. Editorial content and facility listings are not influenced by advertising relationships.
Contact
For questions about our editorial standards, data accuracy, or to report an error, please visit our contact page or email us directly. You can also learn more about our team and mission on our About page, browse our recovery resources, or search our treatment directory.