About Elevations Health: Addiction Recovery Information

Elevations Health is an independent information site about addiction and recovery.

We explain how substances affect the body, what withdrawal and treatment involve, and what each stage of recovery can look like.

We are not a treatment provider. Nothing on this site replaces advice from a doctor or a licensed treatment professional.

How we write our articles

Every article is checked against public health sources such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse, SAMHSA, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and MedlinePlus.

Each article lists the sources it relies on. When the research is unclear or still changing, we say so.

Looking for treatment?

If you or someone you love needs help, SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 1-800-662-4357.

You can also search licensed treatment programs near you at FindTreatment.gov, run by SAMHSA.

In an emergency, call 911. In a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988.