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Scientific and medical review policy

Who checks clinical content — and an honest account of where that stands today.

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Current status

The review policy

  • Pages about withdrawal, medications, overdose, or emergencies require review by a licensed clinician with relevant expertise before being marked reviewed.
  • Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest, including ties to treatment businesses or industry.
  • Clinical pages are re-reviewed at least every 12 months, or sooner when guidance changes.
  • Disagreements between reviewers are documented and resolved toward the most cautious safe guidance.

Editorial page

GAREP Editorial (AI-assisted draft)

Written to be useful in any country. Services and medication availability differ by country.

Published
October 17, 2026
Updated
October 17, 2026