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Our Reviewers & Editorial Board

Updated July 12, 2026

At Find Addiction Rehabs, we believe that trustworthy information starts with qualified people. Every piece of content on our site passes through a careful review process before it reaches you. This page introduces the professionals and individuals who make that possible.

Our editorial board represents a diverse group of experts. Each reviewer brings specialized knowledge to ensure accuracy, compassion, and practical value in everything we publish.


Why We Have an Editorial Board

Addiction and recovery information affects real lives. When someone searches for answers about treatment options, insurance coverage, or what to expect during detox, they deserve content that is both accurate and genuinely helpful.

Our editorial board exists to uphold that standard. These reviewers examine our content through different lenses: medical accuracy, clinical appropriateness, insurance practicality, military-specific considerations, and the lived reality of recovery.

This layered approach helps us catch errors, fill gaps, and ensure our content serves readers rather than misleads them.

Important: Find Addiction Rehabs is an educational resource and treatment directory. We do not provide medical care, diagnosis, or treatment services. Our reviewers evaluate content for educational accuracy only. Their involvement does not create a provider-patient relationship with any reader.

Diverse editorial board of healthcare professionals reviewing addiction recovery content together


Our Review Categories

We organize our editorial board into five specialized categories. Each reviewer focuses on content that matches their expertise and stays within their professional scope.


Medical Reviewers

Role: Physicians (MDs/DOs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) who evaluate health-related substance use and recovery content for clinical accuracy.

What They Review

Medical reviewers examine content related to:

  • Physical health effects of substance use
  • Detoxification processes and timelines
  • Pharmacological treatments (such as medication-assisted treatment)
  • Medical complications associated with addiction
  • Withdrawal symptoms and their management
  • Co-occurring physical health conditions

Their review ensures that health information aligns with current medical understanding and does not overstate or understate clinical realities. RNs may also review detox protocols, withdrawal safety considerations, and other health-related substance abuse topics for clinical accuracy and clarity.

Clinical oversight note: Our medical reviewers (including RNs) provide clinical oversight for educational content only. They do not provide individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment directives.

What They Do NOT Review

Medical reviewers do not evaluate:

  • Insurance or billing content
  • Therapeutic modality descriptions (unless medically relevant)
  • Personal recovery narratives
  • Military-specific policy information

Current Medical Reviewer

Contributor

  • Dr Joel Bray
    Medical Reviewer:

    Joel Bray, MD is a physician with over 25 years of clinical experience who reviews health-related content for medical accuracy, appropriate clinical framing, and alignment with established standards of care.

 


Licensed Clinicians

Role: Licensed therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals who evaluate content related to therapeutic approaches and mental health.

What They Review

Licensed clinicians examine content related to:

  • Therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
  • Mental health conditions and dual diagnosis
  • Behavioral health treatment approaches
  • Counseling and therapy processes
  • Emotional and psychological aspects of recovery
  • Family therapy and relationship dynamics in recovery

Their review ensures that clinical concepts are explained accurately and that content does not misrepresent therapeutic practices.

Licensed clinician reviewing mental health and therapy content in a professional setting

What They Do NOT Review

Licensed clinicians do not evaluate:

  • Medical or pharmacological content
  • Insurance verification processes
  • Military benefits or TRICARE specifics
  • Detox protocols or medical withdrawal management

Current Clinical Reviewer

Contributor

  • Hashepsu Bushby
    Clinical Reviewer:

    Registered Nurse with over 14 years of clinical experience across hospital and emergency care settings. Hatsheptu reviews patient-education content for clinical accuracy, clarity, and alignment with standard nursing and care practices.

Contributor

  • Katlyn Andersen
    Clinical Reviewer:

    Katlyn Andersen, RN is a registered nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience reviewing patient-education content for medical accuracy, clarity, and alignment with standard nursing and care practices.

Contributor

  • Amy Coblentz
    Clinical Reviewer:

    Amy Coblentz, RN with over 23 years of diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical nursing, home health, and women’s health. She currently serves as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, providing clinical leadership, staff mentorship, and care coordination, and holds active ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications.

     

Disclaimer: reviewing is for educational accuracy only. Their involvement does not constitute mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No therapist-client relationship is established through this content.


Admissions & Insurance Specialists

Role: Professionals with expertise in treatment admissions, insurance verification, and navigating the behavioral health system.

What They Review

Admissions and insurance specialists examine content related to:

  • Health insurance coverage for addiction treatment
  • Verification processes and what to expect
  • Out-of-pocket costs and financial considerations
  • Levels of care and program types
  • Admissions procedures and timelines
  • Coverage differences between insurance providers
  • Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance distinctions

Their review ensures that information about accessing treatment is practical, current, and does not create false expectations.

What They Do NOT Review

Admissions and insurance specialists do not evaluate:

  • Medical or clinical treatment content
  • Therapeutic modality descriptions
  • Military-specific benefits (TRICARE, VA)
  • Personal recovery narratives

Current Admissions & Insurance Reviewer

Contributor

  • Noah Fischler
    Recovery Perspective Reviewer:

    Noah Fischler has been in recovery since 2018 following several years of heroin and meth addiction. He brings lived experience from both sides of the recovery process, having worked directly with individuals in crisis as a behavioral health technician and now in business development within the treatment field. Noah is an ISSA-certified personal trainer who integrates fitness and resilience-building into long-term recovery support.

     

 

Disclaimer: reviewing is for educational accuracy only. Their involvement does not constitute insurance advice or guarantee coverage. Readers should verify benefits directly with their insurance provider.

For help understanding your options, call 877-959-7271 to speak with someone who can guide you through the process.


Military & TRICARE Reviewers

Role: Specialists familiar with military culture, veteran-specific resources, and TRICARE coverage for addiction treatment.

What They Review

Military and TRICARE reviewers examine content related to:

  • TRICARE coverage for substance use treatment
  • VA resources and programs
  • Military-specific treatment considerations
  • Veteran reintegration challenges
  • Active duty considerations and confidentiality concerns
  • Military family support resources

Their review ensures that content for service members, veterans, and military families reflects accurate information and respects military culture.

Military veteran receiving support, representing TRICARE and veteran content reviewers

What They Do NOT Review

Military and TRICARE reviewers do not evaluate:

  • General medical or clinical content
  • Civilian insurance processes
  • Therapeutic modality descriptions (unless military-specific)
  • Non-military recovery narratives

Current Military & TRICARE Reviewer

Contributor

  • Travis Ward
    Author:

    Travis Ward is a retired U.S. Army Officer with over 20 years of service supporting active-duty service members and their families. He reviews military and TRICARE-related content for accuracy, clarity, and relevance, ensuring information reflects real-world military healthcare systems, benefits, and access pathways.

Disclaimer: reviewing is for educational accuracy only. Their involvement does not constitute benefits counseling or guarantee eligibility. Service members and veterans should verify benefits through official TRICARE or VA channels.


Recovery Reviewers (Lived Experience)

Role: Individuals with personal recovery experience who evaluate content for tone, compassion, and practical relevance.

What They Review

Recovery reviewers examine content for:

  • Compassionate and non-stigmatizing language
  • Practical accuracy based on real recovery experiences
  • Tone that respects the reader’s dignity
  • Realistic portrayals of the recovery process
  • Accessibility and clarity for people in crisis or early recovery
  • Avoidance of harmful stereotypes or shame-based messaging

Their review ensures that content speaks to readers as capable individuals navigating a difficult situation: not as problems to be fixed.

What They Do NOT Review

Recovery reviewers do not evaluate:

  • Medical accuracy or clinical protocols
  • Insurance verification processes
  • Pharmacological treatment specifics
  • Legal or compliance matters

Current Recovery Reviewer

Contributor

  • Tim Edwards
    Recovery Perspective Reviewer:

    Tim Edwards is a sober coach and recovery perspective reviewer with extensive lived experience supporting individuals and families navigating long-term recovery and access to care.

 

Disclaimer: Tim Edwards’s review is for tone and practical relevance only. Their involvement does not constitute counseling, sponsorship, or peer support services. No peer-support relationship is established through this content.


How Our Review Process Works

Content on Find Addiction Rehabs follows a structured review path:

  1. Research and drafting by our content team
  2. Fact-checking against current sources and guidelines
  3. Specialist review by the appropriate editorial board member(s)
  4. Final editorial review for clarity and consistency
  5. Publication with review date noted
  6. Periodic updates based on new information or feedback

Not every piece requires review by all five categories. A page about insurance coverage would be reviewed by our admissions and insurance specialist. A page about levels of care might involve both clinical and admissions reviewers.

This targeted approach ensures expert eyes on every topic without unnecessary delays.


Our Commitment to You

We take this responsibility seriously. Our reviewers volunteer their expertise because they believe accurate information saves lives and reduces suffering.

If you ever find content that seems inaccurate, outdated, or unclear, we want to know. Reach out through our contact page or call 877-959-7271.

For more information about how we create and maintain content, visit our Editorial Policy page.


Questions About Treatment Options?

Our editorial board ensures the information you read is trustworthy. If you have questions about what you’ve learned or want help understanding your options, we’re here.

Call 877-959-7271 to speak with someone who can help you navigate the next step: no pressure, no sales pitch, just guidance.


Find Addiction Rehabs is an educational resource and treatment directory. We do not provide medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Content is reviewed for educational accuracy only. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is outside the reviewers’ scope?

Licensed clinicians do not evaluate: Medical or pharmacological content Insurance verification processes Military benefits or TRICARE specifics Detox protocols or medical withdrawal management

Why We Have an Editorial Board?

Addiction and recovery information affects real lives. When someone searches for answers about treatment options, insurance coverage, or what to expect during detox, they deserve content that is both accurate and genuinely helpful. Our editorial board exists to uphold that standard. These reviewers examine our content through different lenses: medical accuracy, clinical appropriateness, insurance practicality, military-specific considerations, and the lived reality of recovery. This layered approach helps us catch errors, fill gaps, and ensure our content serves readers…

What should someone know about our Review Categories?

We organize our editorial board into five specialized categories. Each reviewer focuses on content that matches their expertise and stays within their professional scope.

Written By

Contributor

  • brandon crawford avatar 160

    Brandon Crawford is a content writer and behavioral health marketer with over ten years of experience creating educational resources focused on addiction recovery and treatment access. His work centers on helping individuals and families better understand substance use disorders, recovery pathways, and available support options

Reviewed By – Editorial Reviewer

Contributor

  • Rachael Goldstein

    Rachael Goldstein is a senior staff writer covering mental health, addiction, and legal considerations, with over ten years of professional writing experience.

Last reviewed: February 28, 2026

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