Our Purpose: Connection & Resources
At RehabNet.com, our purpose is to empower individuals and families affected by substance use disorder by offering clear, compassionate, and trustworthy information. We serve as a comprehensive resource hub for those navigating the path to recovery, connecting people with essential details about treatment options, healthcare providers, program costs, insurance coverage, and support services.
Our mission is grounded in three core values: integrity, transparency, and compassion. We are committed to presenting accurate, stigma-free information that’s easy to understand, so every visitor can make confident, informed decisions. By removing barriers to treatment knowledge, we foster a greater sense of connection, hope, and support for those impacted by addiction.
Accredited Healthcare Provider Network
We believe everyone deserves access to top-quality healthcare, including rehab services. That’s why we only offer information on healthcare providers whom we’ve vetted for quality through a careful facility selection process.
All healthcare providers listed in our network are accredited by third-party medical organizations, certified in healthcare standards, and have received positive reviews from clients. Facilities must have access to certified counselors and licensed staff, offer a multidisciplinary treatment approach, and may have received various national awards or accolades.
Breaking Stigma & Barriers to Recovery
At RehabNet, we recognize that stigma remains one of the most persistent and damaging obstacles to addiction recovery. Too often, individuals struggling with substance use disorder are met with shame or judgment, preventing them from seeking treatment, accessing support, or speaking openly about relapse and recovery.
We’re committed to changing that narrative. By providing medically accurate, compassionate, and stigma-free information, RehabNet works to normalize addiction as a health issue, one that deserves the same empathy and quality of care as any other medical condition. Reducing stigma is central to our mission because when shame is removed from the conversation, more people feel empowered to take the first step toward healing.
Content Quality
Our team prioritizes providing content that is both trustworthy and deeply relevant to individuals and families affected by substance use. Every article, guide, and resource on our site is built on current, evidence-based information and carefully vetted by experts in addiction treatment, behavioral health, and recovery support.
Our team is committed to keeping the site current with the latest statistics, emerging treatment methods, and evolving trends in the recovery field. From understanding different types of addiction and treatment options to navigating insurance and aftercare, our content spans a wide range of topics, offering clarity, guidance, and hope to those at every stage of their recovery journey.
Learn more about the content we provide and our content quality promise.
Meet the Team Behind RehabNet
Our dedicated team at RehabNet is made up of individuals with a common interest — providing vital information to the people with addiction issues who need it most.
Together, we have decades of experience, including writing about healthcare, addiction, and recovery-related topics. Our aim is to continue serving the recovery community by providing well-informed, highly researched, quality content.
Medical Advisors
Our staff includes an experienced team of doctors who serve as medical reviewers for our online content. Learn more about our talented medical advisor team:
Dr. Matthew Parker is a board-certified medical doctor with a broad background in urgent care, telemedicine, medical aesthetics, functional and family medicine, occupational health, and bioidentical hormone therapy. Since June 2023, he has operated his independent practice remotely from Carthage, Texas, where he also leads Heritage Medicine, an integrated healthcare provider focused on personalized, preventative care. Dr. Parker is a recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award and is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered medical services.
Previously, Dr. Parker served as Medical Director at several clinics, including Body Oasis Alabama, where he specialized in aesthetic treatments and hormone therapy, and On Demand Healthcare, focusing on Direct Primary Care and functional medicine. He also has a distinguished military background, having served as a U.S. Marine in operations such as Desert Storm and Restore Hope. Dr. Parker earned his M.D. from UT Health San Antonio and holds a B.S. in Biology from Baylor University. He is licensed in Alabama and certified by the DEA.
Dr. Claire Wilcox is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience treating mental health and co-occurring conditions, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use disorders. With dual training in internal medicine and psychiatry, she takes a neuroscience-informed, integrative approach that blends nutrition, behavioral science, and compassionate care. Dr. Wilcox is also a dedicated educator and thought leader, sharing insights through her website WilcoxMD.com and as a contributor to Psychology Today.
She is the author of Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Clinical Guide (2021) and the forthcoming self-help book Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain (2025), which offers practical tools to address food addiction using brain-based strategies. Dr. Wilcox completed her medical training at the University of Minnesota, followed by residencies at the University of Colorado and UCSF, and a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. She holds active medical licenses in multiple states and is board certified in both psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
Julie Adams
Director of Digital Marketing
Julie Adams leads strategic initiatives to grow visibility, traffic, and engagement for RehabNet’s digital platforms. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in content strategy, SEO, and e-commerce marketing, Julie combines analytical insight with creative execution to deliver user-focused content that connects individuals and families with the treatment resources they need. She’s committed to making recovery information accessible and actionable.
Before joining RehabNet, Julie held senior content strategy and SEO roles at Fortune 500 brands including CarMax and Walmart e-Commerce. She began her career in advertising copywriting and later led editorial and SEO teams at Oriental Trading Company, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Julie is known for building scalable, data-driven content programs that deliver measurable organic growth. She is well-versed in keyword research, technical SEO, digital PR, and cross-functional collaboration.
Julie takes a forward-thinking approach to digital marketing, leveraging AI tools, automation, and data to stay ahead of evolving market needs. She is also a published writer, with recent bylines for Nurse.org and others. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Education, Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Moira K. McGhee leads a team of writers to ensure quality, consistency and stellar performance site-wide. With more than 20 years of professional writing and editing experience, she combines creativity, technical knowledge and a passion for supporting individuals and families on their recovery journeys through informative, stigma-free content.
Before joining RehabNet, Moira served as Senior Editor at Vivian Health, City Editor for the Miami News-Record and staff journalist at the Stillwater NewsPress. She’s also led editorial teams as a Project Manager for agencies including Writers Research Group, LLC. She’s a long-time contributor to numerous print magazines published by EG Media and a previous print or online contributor to American Mobile, Advance Local Media, Schatz Publishing, Help.org and many others.
An award-winning journalist and past president of the Oklahoma Writers Federation, Moira sharpened her natural writing and editing talent through courses at Oklahoma State University. She completed web design and development training at Meridian Technology to streamline website maintenance and content management systems. Moira specializes in SEO-driven copy across channels and translating complex topics into jargon-free, reader-friendly language. To learn more about Moira and her work, visit her professional portfolio.
Writing Team
A dedicated staff of specialized healthcare writers is an important part of the RehabNet team. These professionals research and create quality content with the aim of educating, informing, and assisting those in need in their search for substance use recovery services.
Brittany Kay holds a BA in English and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has 10+ years in content writing and is passionate about creating copy that tells a story others can understand and relate to.
Tess Stafford is an LA-based freelance writer, journalist, and editor with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. She has been in content writing for three years and has a passion for medical and social justice-focused content. Her cover article, “Hematology Post-Roe” in ASH Clinical News, received a 2023 Bronze Regional Azbee Award for print feature article from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Tara Nelson is a writer with over a decade of experience creating accessible, well-researched content for websites. With a bachelor’s degree in English, she has been writing healthcare content since 2019, translating complex medical information into clear, easy-to-understand articles that help people make informed decisions about their health.
Whether she’s writing or building the websites that deliver the content, Tara enjoys working with experts who help others through their specialized knowledge. She aims to write trustworthy, quality content that truly serves the people who need it most.
Mariash is an experienced content and copywriter with over five years of experience in legal and medical writing. She focuses on creating clear and engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. Mariash particularly enjoys translating complex terminology into accessible language, ensuring clarity and engagement for readers.
With a strong understanding of the intricacies of both the legal and medical fields, Mariash always seeks to create content that informs and empowers readers to take action. She is passionate about helping clients communicate their messages effectively through articles, blog posts, and marketing materials.
Christan is a freelance writer, editor and blogger based out of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, as well as an associate’s degree in technical writing. She has 10+ years of experience in content writing and SEO writing, with a particular interest in the fields of mental health and substance abuse treatment. She also loves to write creatively in her spare time and strives to produce content that is research-driven and professional while still able to connect with the everyday reader.
