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This site covers some of the most important decisions a person can face. Whether you’re researching treatment or supporting a loved one, you deserve honest, accurate information written with you in mind.
Our editorial process holds all our pages to the same standards as our care. They are clinically reviewed and ethically written. Our goal is to be respectful of everyone living with addiction.
Why content quality matters
Every page across the Castle Health group reflects current evidence and clinical best practice. People living with addiction deserve clear, honest information. Everything we publish reflects that, with straightforward content that supports informed decisions.
Our editorial process is built around our commitment to honest, responsible communication. Every page is written in line with the Ethical Marketing Campaign for Addiction Treatment (EMCAT).
Our pages are written for patients, families, and healthcare professionals looking for in-depth information about addiction and treatment.
Our commitment to accuracy
We are committed to clinical accuracy in our content. Every page covering medical topics is reviewed before it is published. This includes detoxification, withdrawal, and substance-specific pages. Published pages are revisited regularly to make sure the information remains current.
Accessibility and inclusivity
We write in plain English, explain medical concepts clearly, and never create distance between the reader and the information. That applies whether someone is in crisis, supporting a loved one, or is new to understanding addiction.
Language matters here, too. We avoid terms like ‘substance abuse’ or ‘addict’. Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to people seeking help. Our tone of voice guide sets out how we write, who we write for, and why those choices matter.
Content standards evolve, and so do we. If something on this site does not feel accessible or inclusive to you, we want to know.
How we source our information
Citing sources should be standard practice in healthcare content. We draw on peer-reviewed medical journals, guidance from providers (such as the NHS, HSE, and EUDA), academic institutions, and government agencies.
Every reference is checked by our medical reviewers before publication, so readers can follow the evidence themselves.
Our writers
Our writers bring direct experience in addiction treatment, healthcare journalism, or both. Every contributor is briefed on our editorial standards and compliance requirements before they write for this site.
Our medical experts
Our content is reviewed by qualified medical professionals with experience in general practice, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. As part of our commitment to clinical accuracy, they check our work and review our sources for credibility.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended to inform, not to replace professional advice or treatment. If you have questions about your health or someone else’s, please speak to a qualified medical professional. If you’re in crisis, please contact your GP or call your national emergency helpline number.
NHS 111 or 999
112 or 999 in Ireland
112 in Finland
112 or 100 in Belgium
112 Romania
112 or 113 in Norway
| Contact Castle Health for more information about our editorial process or to find out more about our treatment programmes, please call us on +44 (1)1721 360 045. |
