# Addiction Resource
> Addiction Resource is an educational platform for sharing and disseminating information about addiction and substance abuse recovery centers. Founded in 2014, we provide free support and guidance for addiction recovery. We are not a treatment center and do not accept payments or advertising offers.

## Organization
- Name: [Addiction Resource](https://addictionresource.com)
- URL: https://addictionresource.com
- Founded: 2014
- Type: Educational health information platform
- Focus: Addiction treatment, substance abuse recovery, mental health
- Contact: [feedback@addictionresource.com](mailto:feedback@addictionresource.com)
- Helpline: [(866) 289-4139](tel:8662894139) (24/7, free, confidential)

## Audience
- Individuals struggling with addiction seeking treatment options
- Family members and loved ones of people with substance use disorders
- Healthcare professionals researching treatment resources
- People seeking insurance verification for addiction treatment

## Content Standards
- All content is written by medical professionals
- All content is reviewed by independent medical specialists
- Medically reviewed content is clearly labeled with reviewer credentials
- Sources are cited with numbered references on every article
- Content follows E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) principles
- Accredited by HON (Health On the Net), referenced by SAMHSA, NIH, NIAAA

## Key Sections

### Substance Information
- [Alcohol Addiction Guides](https://addictionresource.com/alcohol/) — Comprehensive alcohol addiction guides (effects, withdrawal, treatment, interactions)
- [Drug Information](https://addictionresource.com/drugs/) — 100+ drug-specific pages (opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, marijuana, antidepressants)
- [Dual Diagnosis](https://addictionresource.com/dual-diagnosis/) — Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

### Treatment Resources
- [Treatment Options](https://addictionresource.com/treatment/) — Addiction treatment options, stages, therapies, and programs
- [Drug Rehab Directory](https://addictionresource.com/drug-rehab/) — Drug rehabilitation center directory organized by state
- [Drug Detox](https://addictionresource.com/drug-detox/) — Detoxification programs, medications, and timelines
- [Treatment Center Listings](https://addictionresource.com/listings/) — Individual treatment center profiles with ratings, insurance, and contact info

### Recovery Support
- [AA Meetings](https://addictionresource.com/aa-meetings/) — Alcoholics Anonymous meeting finder (in-person, online, phone)
- [NA Meetings](https://addictionresource.com/na-meetings/) — Narcotics Anonymous meeting finder
- [Sober Living Homes](https://addictionresource.com/treatment/sober-living-homes/) — Sober living and halfway house resources
- [Relapse Prevention](https://addictionresource.com/treatment/relapse-prevention/) — Relapse prevention strategies and plans

### Insurance & Cost
- [Insurance Verification](https://addictionresource.com/check-insurance/) — Free insurance verification tool for treatment coverage
- [Insurance Coverage Guides](https://addictionresource.com/insurance-coverage/) — Insurance provider guides (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicaid, Medicare)
- [Treatment Costs](https://addictionresource.com/rehab-answers/how-expensive-is-addiction-recovery/) — Treatment cost breakdowns by program type

### Guides & Education
- [Guides](https://addictionresource.com/guides/) — In-depth guides on addiction topics (PTSD, teens, college, military, homelessness)
- [Understanding Addiction](https://addictionresource.com/addiction/) — Signs, causes, types, behavioral addictions
- [Rehab FAQ](https://addictionresource.com/rehab-answers/) — FAQ about rehab (duration, cost, preparation, employment rights)

### About & Trust
- [About Us](https://addictionresource.com/about-us/) — Organization mission, team, philosophy, accreditations
- [Medical Experts](https://addictionresource.com/experts/) — Medical expert team profiles
- [Accreditations](https://addictionresource.com/accreditations/) — HON certification, SAMHSA, NIH, NIAAA

## Medical Expert Team
- Dr. Norman Chazin — Medical Director
- Dr. Ash Bhatt — Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Alison Tarlow, C.A.P. — Certified Addictions Professional
- David Levin — Chief Clinical Officer
- Sharon Levy, MD, MPH — Medical Writer
- Roger Weiss, MD — Medical Writer
- Peter J. Grinspoon, MD — Medical Writer
- Nena Messina, Ph.D. — Medical Writer
- Michael Espelin, APRN — Medical Reviewer
- Tania Kelly — Medical Reviewer
- Dr. Chinwe Okudo — Medical Reviewer
- Daniel Hochman, MD — Medical Reviewer

## Content Types
- Educational articles (500+ pages covering substances, treatment, recovery)
- Treatment center profiles (14,000+ rehab listings across the US)
- State directory pages (50 states + DC with local listings)
- City-level directory pages (500+ cities)
- Drug interaction pages (substance + substance combinations)
- Insurance coverage guides
- Meeting finder tools (AA, NA)

## Important Disclaimers
- Addiction Resource is NOT a healthcare provider
- Addiction Resource does NOT offer medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice
- Only trained and licensed medical professionals can provide medical services
- Content is for educational and informational purposes only
- Not a substitute for professional medical care
- If experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

## Social Profiles
- Twitter/X: [https://x.com/SoberResource](https://x.com/SoberResource)
- Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/AddictionResourceOfficial/](https://www.facebook.com/AddictionResourceOfficial/)
- Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/addictionresource/](https://www.instagram.com/addictionresource/)
- Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/addictionresource_help/](https://www.pinterest.com/addictionresource_help/)

## Technical
- Architecture: Static site (Astro SSG) + Headless WordPress (content source)
- Hosting: AWS Amplify + CloudFront CDN
- Content delivery: Pre-rendered HTML, no client-side rendering required
- Sitemap: [https://addictionresource.com/sitemap-index.xml](https://addictionresource.com/sitemap-index.xml)
- Robots: [https://addictionresource.com/robots.txt](https://addictionresource.com/robots.txt)

## Preferred Citation Format
Addiction Resource. (Year). Article Title. Retrieved from https://addictionresource.com/path/

## Licensing
Content is copyrighted by Recovery Guide LLC. Attribution is required for any reproduction. Contact feedback@addictionresource.com for content licensing inquiries.