TheRealEdition.com,
a new online community for those suffering and recovering from addiction, went
live last week, attracting 10,000 visits in its first nine days online. The platform
allows users to create profiles, publish stories, and network with other users.
According
to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, “In 2013, an estimated 24.6 million
Americans aged 12 or older—9.4 percent of the population—had used an illicit
drug in the past month.” The Real Edition aims to bring stories of addiction to
the mainstream, spreading awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding drug
abuse.
The Real
Edition features categories across the recovery spectrum including news,
opinion, personal narratives, and science and tech. The mission of The Real
Edition is to bring addiction out of the darkness so it can be understood,
analyzed, and addressed. Writers of all levels are encouraged to submit their
story.
The
recovery community is “custom-built for dialogue, discussion, debate, and
education. For some reason there’s a void online that nobody’s been able to
fill,” says Creative Director Jason Smith.
The Real
Edition uses a proprietary algorithm that rates articles based on page views, number
of reads, as well as recommendations so that even unknown and inexperienced
writers have a chance to make the front page. “We our providing a platform that
is inherently democratic,” says Creator Matt Mendoza.
To achieve
their mission of spreading the word about addiction, the editors routinely select stories for paid and organic marketing rewards.
Writers also have the opportunity to win weekly and monthly cash prizes up to
$250.
ABOUT
THE REAL
EDITION is currently accepting submissions. Users may create a profile at TheRealEdition.com/login. Visit the website TheRealEdition.com, Twitter @therealedition, and Facebook at facebook.com/therealedition
MATT
MENDOZA, creator of The Real Edition, is a web and tech entrepreneur who
currently manages Bloom Media.
JASON
SMITH is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, whose work has been
published extensively in both online and print media. His memoir, The
Bitter Taste of Dying, will be released by Thought Catalog on July 6th,
2015.
CONTACT
Christa Wojciechowski
352-201-3333
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