References & Sources

Our clinical and coverage information is grounded in government and recognized clinical sources. You can consult any of them directly.

Clinical & treatment information

• SAMHSA — national authority on substance use treatment; National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357). samhsa.gov
• NIDA — research on addiction and evidence-based treatment. nida.nih.gov
• NIAAA — research on alcohol use and treatment. niaaa.nih.gov
• ASAM — the ASAM Criteria for levels of care. asam.org

California health agencies

• California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) — oversees substance use disorder services and licensing in California. dhcs.ca.gov

Privacy & legal protections

• 42 CFR Part 2 — federal confidentiality rules for substance use records. SAMHSA
• HIPAA — federal privacy protections. hhs.gov/hipaa

Crisis support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7 — call or text 988. 988lifeline.org