Our Contributors
Meet the dedicated professionals who ensure TalkingAlcohol.org provides accurate, compassionate, and evidence-based information about alcohol use disorders and recovery.
Our Commitment to Quality
Every page on TalkingAlcohol.org undergoes a rigorous three-stage review process involving specialized professionals in addiction counseling, healthcare content editing, and medical nursing. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that our content meets the highest standards for accuracy, safety, and usefulness.
Evidence-Based
All information is grounded in current research, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practices in addiction medicine.
Professionally Reviewed
Medical professionals verify clinical accuracy and ensure safety considerations are appropriately addressed.
Compassionate
Content is presented with empathy and respect, reducing stigma while providing practical guidance.
Medical Review & Editorial Standards
All content is written, edited, and medically reviewed by licensed professionals with expertise in addiction medicine and behavioral health.
Last Updated
November 2025
All content on TalkingAlcohol.org undergoes a rigorous review process to ensure accuracy, medical validity, and alignment with current evidence-based practices. Our editorial team follows established standards for health content creation and regularly updates information to reflect advances in addiction medicine and treatment approaches.
Our Editorial Process
1. Research & Writing
Our addiction counseling professional researches topics using peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines, and current evidence-based practices. Content is written to be comprehensive yet accessible, balancing medical accuracy with readability.
2. Editorial Review
Our healthcare content editor reviews all material for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with editorial standards. This includes fact-checking claims, verifying sources, ensuring logical organization, and confirming that content serves the intended audience effectively.
3. Medical Review
Our registered nurse with addiction medicine specialization conducts medical review to verify clinical accuracy, ensure safety information is appropriate and prominent, confirm alignment with current standards of care, and identify any potential safety concerns or misleading information.
4. Ongoing Updates
Content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect advances in addiction medicine, changes in clinical guidelines, new treatment options, and feedback from healthcare professionals and users. All pages display their last update date for transparency.
Transparency Note
TalkingAlcohol.org is an educational resource, not a treatment provider. Our helpline is managed by InterventionNY.com, and we maintain partnerships with accredited treatment facilities. While we may receive compensation for referrals, this does not influence our editorial content. All information is based solely on medical evidence, clinical guidelines, and professional expertise. We maintain strict separation between our educational content and any business relationships.