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Our Editorial Standards
Every article published on the Design for Recovery website is created with a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and transparency. Whether we're explaining sober living, recovery resources, or life after treatment, our goal is to provide educational content that is balanced, easy to understand, and genuinely helpful.
Our editorial process is guided by these principles:
Accuracy and factual integrity
Clear, accessible language
Respectful, person-first communication
Evidence-informed information
Regular review and updates
Transparency about sources and review
How We Create and Review Content
Every article follows a structured editorial process before it is published.
Our writers research each topic using trusted public health resources, recovery organizations, and established guidance related to sober living and addiction recovery. Drafts are reviewed for factual accuracy, readability, and consistency with our editorial standards before publication.
Design for Recovery is a structured sober living community, not a clinical treatment provider.
Content is reviewed by professionals with experience in recovery and sober living operations. Articles discussing clinical, medical, or behavioral health topics receive an additional review from an independent qualified professional to help ensure factual accuracy and appropriate context.
Independent Content Reviewer
Sheldon Cohen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #132609
To support the accuracy of educational content covering clinical or behavioral health topics, Design for Recovery works with an independent content reviewer.
Sheldon Cohen, reviews applicable articles for factual accuracy, alignment with current professional guidance, and appropriate context. His role is limited to reviewing written educational content and does not include providing treatment through or overseeing the operations of Design for Recovery.
Our Editorial Philosophy
Recovery looks different for every individual. That's why we aim to publish content that educates rather than persuades, helping readers better understand sober living, recovery resources, and the transition into everyday life.
Whenever appropriate, we encourage readers to speak directly with qualified healthcare professionals about their personal medical or treatment needs.
Source Integrity
Trustworthy content begins with trustworthy sources. When researching and reviewing articles, we rely on respected public health organizations, government agencies, peer-reviewed research, and established recovery organizations whenever appropriate.
Common references include:
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | https://www.samhsa.gov/ |
| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) | https://nida.nih.gov/ |
| American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) | https://www.asam.org/ |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | https://www.aa.org/ |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | https://na.org/ |
| The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids | https://drugfree.org/ |
| National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) | https://recovered.org/ |
| The Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) | https://www.saara.org/ |
| The Addiction Policy Forum | https://www.addictionpolicy.org/ |
Keeping Our Content Current
Recovery research, public health guidance, and best practices continue to evolve. We regularly review published content to improve clarity, update information, and reflect current guidance whenever meaningful changes occur.
Every professionally reviewed article on our website includes a visible Last Updated date so readers know when it was most recently reviewed.
Transparency
Our editorial decisions are made independently and are guided by our commitment to providing accurate educational information. We strive to distinguish factual information from opinion, promptly correct significant inaccuracies when identified, and clearly communicate meaningful content updates.
Disclaimer
The information published on this website is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, legal, or professional advice. Reading our content does not establish a provider-patient relationship with Design for Recovery.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.
Our Commitment to Readers
We believe people deserve clear, honest, and reliable information when exploring recovery. By maintaining transparent editorial standards, using trusted sources, and regularly reviewing our content, we strive to provide educational resources that readers can rely on throughout their recovery journey.
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
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