Medical Review & Editorial Standards
The information we publish about addiction, mental health, detoxification, and treatment can influence important decisions. Seasons in Malibu is committed to providing educational content that is clear, accurate, responsibly sourced, and reviewed by qualified clinical or medical professionals when appropriate.
Why Clinical and Medical Review Matters
People often visit the Seasons in Malibu website while trying to understand substance use disorders, mental health conditions, withdrawal, treatment options, or how to help someone they care about.
Because these topics involve health and clinical care, accuracy matters. Selected content is reviewed by licensed professionals with relevant experience in addiction treatment, mental health, detoxification, and behavioral healthcare.
A clinical or medical review is intended to help ensure that the information we publish accurately represents the conditions, treatments, and clinical concepts being discussed.
Our Review Process
1. Research and Writing
Our educational content is developed using established medical and behavioral health information, clinical guidance, and reputable sources.
2. Clinical or Medical Review
Content selected for professional review is evaluated by a qualified clinician or physician with experience relevant to the subject matter.
Reviewers may evaluate content for:
- Clinical and medical accuracy
- Appropriate terminology
- Accurate descriptions of symptoms, conditions, and treatment
- Safety and clarity
- Consistency with established behavioral health and addiction treatment practices
3. Trusted Sources
Where appropriate, clinical information is supported by authoritative sources such as federal health agencies, professional organizations, clinical guidelines, and peer-reviewed medical literature.
These may include organizations such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other recognized medical and behavioral health authorities.
4. Reviewer Identification
Pages that have undergone professional review identify the clinician or physician who reviewed the content.
The reviewer’s name links to a professional profile containing information about their education, credentials, clinical experience, and the Seasons in Malibu content they have reviewed.
5. Review Dates and Updates
Reviewed content includes the date of the clinical or medical review when applicable.
Healthcare information evolves over time. Seasons in Malibu may update previously published content as clinical guidance, research, terminology, or treatment practices change. Substantive clinical updates may be submitted for additional professional review.
Our Clinical and Medical Reviewers
Tiffany Towers, Psy.D.
Dr. Tiffany Towers is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and Clinical Director at Seasons in Malibu. Her experience includes substance use treatment, dual-diagnosis care, primary mental health treatment, trauma-informed care, and residential behavioral healthcare.
Damon Raskin, M.D.
Dr. Damon Raskin is a board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist with more than 25 years of medical experience. At Seasons in Malibu, his work includes medically supervised detoxification and withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, and other substances.
Our Sourcing Standards
When discussing medical, clinical, and behavioral health topics, we prioritize authoritative and evidence-based sources.
These may include:
- Federal health agencies
- Peer-reviewed medical and scientific literature
- Established clinical guidelines
- Professional medical and behavioral health organizations
- Academic and research institutions
We aim to distinguish established clinical information from opinion and avoid presenting marketing claims as medical fact.
What Professional Review Means
A “Clinically Reviewed” or “Medically Reviewed” designation means that a qualified professional has reviewed the educational content for accuracy within their area of expertise.
It does not mean that every statement on the Seasons in Malibu website has undergone medical review, nor does it mean that the reviewer personally authored the content.
Educational Information, Not Medical Advice
Content on the Seasons in Malibu website is provided for general educational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for individualized medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other professional healthcare advice.
Treatment needs vary from person to person. Questions about diagnosis, detoxification, medications, withdrawal, mental health symptoms, or treatment decisions should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
