About Rehabs.com
Rehabs.com was founded in 2011 with two goals in mind: to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions—either personally or through loved ones—and to connect those people with the treatment programs and rehabs that can help them.
Through raising awareness and helping people find the services they are looking for, we save families and lives. The information and resources that we provide at Rehabs.com are meant to supplement, rather than take the place of, advice from your medical professional.
Please consult your primary care physician about any drug, alcohol, or behavioral addiction issues you, a family member, or friend may be experiencing. If you feel you are in imminent danger with a life-threatening emergency, dial 911.
Rehabs.com operates the largest known-data collection, surveying, and rating project in the addiction treatment space. Where no prior, nationwide, 360-degree rating system existed, Rehabs.com offers one to elevate the availability of quality information and provide an opportunity for facilities to participate in raising the standards of care. Read more about our review process here. Learn more about our rehab directory here.
Rehabs.com Content and Contributors
Our editorial content provides insightful, topical, informative stories addressing addiction, behavioral disorders, drug crime, drug policy, and recovery. Rehabs.com frequently enlists treatment professionals at the forefront of their field to create compelling, often visual content, to generate large-scale awareness. Some of Rehabs.com’s professional contributors include:
Content on Rehabs.com is reviewed by a team of experts in the fields of addiction medicine, mental health treatment, psychology, and public health. They take steps to check that our online articles are medically accurate and updated with the latest research and information available on substance abuse and addiction treatment. Our editorial staff includes:
Most requests to incorporate quotes, blurbs, original images, or illustrations will be approved so long as you do not alter them, and provided you credit Rehabs.com with proper attribution of our site as the original source. Please contact us to make specific requests.
Our Commitment to Ethics
We commit to high ethical standards, in the interest of being as helpful as possible to those seeking treatment. Above all, we strive to make our site as transparent as possible: we distinguish ads from content. We take steps to ensure our advertisers are licensed providers, similar to the criteria used by the federally run Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provider directory at SAMHSA.gov.
Additionally, Rehabs.com commit ourselves to fairness and editorial independence. Our content is unbiased with respect to objective facility data, and we invite third parties to submit reviews and ratings of their treatment experiences. Rehabs.com does not take a stance on treatment methodologies, programs, or paths to recovery, and rather publishes content impartially to allow our site visitors to make informed decisions about their treatment.
We believe everyone has a right to treatment, but we believe everyone who seeks treatment should find it in an honest and safe way. That’s why we don’t sell or broker admissions, or engage in “consultant contracts.” If you encounter any marketing practices based on calls made to centers or helplines listed on this site that you feel are deceptive, unethical, or misleading, contact us and we will do our best to correct the situation and help you find a trustworthy provider.
If a visitor connects with one of our site sponsors and it is not a match, we ask that the sponsor recommend treatment alternatives that may better address the person’s needs at no cost.
Selecting a Treatment Provider
Finding an appropriate treatment provider can feel like an overwhelming task for you and your loved ones. However, resources like Rehabs.com and facility websites can assist you in narrowing down your search to help you find appropriate options for your needs. When choosing a treatment provider, it can be helpful to know what to look for and what questions to ask. Rehabs.com has compiled a list of criteria to consider as you begin your search.
- Accreditation and Licensure: Is the facility accredited by the Joint Commission or CARF? Do they have the appropriate licensure from the state to deliver all the levels of care they offer? Has the facility had any violations against their accreditation or licensure? This information is all publicly available and is listed on many Rehabs.com profile pages.
- Clinical and Medical Fit: Does the treatment center offer in-depth information about their clinical program online? When you call, does their admissions team ask for detailed information on your medical history? What treatment methodologies does the facility utilize, and are they rooted in scientific, evidence-based practices? Evidence-based practices are treatment methods that been shown in clinical trials to produce better outcomes. Will the facility provide the names and credentials of its medical professionals? Does the facility have published outcomes data that tracks patients’ success rates of staying clean? Clinical fit is key to successful outcomes from treatment.
- Payment Options: Is treatment “in-network” by your insurance provider? If not, ask about expenses that may be incurred, including testing, travel, and aftercare.
- The More Information, The Better: Staff bios that list experience and qualifications, videos and photos, ratings and reviews, and detailed information on assessment, treatment, and long-term support can be helpful in narrowing down your options.
- Red Flags: Is the treatment program promising a “cure” or boasting a success rate? Is the admissions center only asking about your insurance or ability to pay? Are you being offered free travel, help with securing insurance, cash payments or gifts for selecting treatment? These are all possible indicators of unethical or illegal behaviors that can potentially be harmful to you or your loved one.