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Editorial Policy

This site publishes educational information about intensive outpatient treatment. It does not provide treatment, diagnose conditions, or make individualized recommendations.

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How content is produced

  1. Identify the question a reader is actually trying to answer
  2. Gather information from government agencies, professional bodies, and peer-reviewed literature where available
  3. Write in plain language, distinguishing established facts from areas where evidence is limited
  4. Attach citations, or mark a claim as needing a source before it is treated as settled
  5. Route clinical content for review before it is presented as reviewed

Standards we hold content to

  • No individualized medical, legal, or insurance advice
  • No claims that a reader needs a particular level of care
  • No unsupported superiority, safety, or outcome claims
  • No fabricated statistics, citations, credentials, or reviews
  • Person-first, non-stigmatizing language

Placeholder contributor information

Author and reviewer credits currently shown on this site are placeholders used while the site is in development. They will be replaced with named, credentialed contributors before publication.

Corrections and updates

When we learn that something is inaccurate, we correct it and update the page's modified date. We do not refresh dates without a substantive content change.

Frequently asked questions

Is this site a treatment provider?

No. It is an independent education and comparison resource. It does not provide clinical care, crisis services, or referrals in exchange for payment.

How are advertising and content separated?

Educational content is not influenced by sponsorship. Any sponsored or enhanced program listing carries a visible disclosure.

Sources and references

We cite government agencies, professional bodies, and peer-reviewed research. Entries marked below still need a citation attached before this page is treated as fully sourced.

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