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Patient and caregiver participating in a telehealth appointment with a healthcare provider while receiving support for addiction treatment and recovery.

Telehealth for Addiction Treatment: Public Health Access

Access to care remains one of the biggest challenges in addressing substance use disorders, especially...
Person participating in a telehealth appointment while discussing healthcare concerns with a provider during a virtual consultation.

Reducing Overdose Risk After Incarceration with Telehealth

The overdose risk after incarceration remains one of the most urgent challenges in addiction care....
Doctor conducting a telemedicine consultation with an incarcerated patient using a secure video call to support opioid use disorder treatment in a correctional facility.

The 72-Hour Death Trap — Why Inmate Re-Entry is the Frontline of the Fentanyl Crisis 

By Detective Mike Alvarez, MPA & The DevotedDoc Clinical Review Board  The "Gate Money" Illusion  In my...
Confidential telehealth Suboxone treatment in Ocala for opioid addiction recovery

My Lens: Partnerships are the Cure for the Opioid Crisis

By Detective Mike Alvarez, MPA & The DevotedDOc Clinical Review Board The Bureaucracy of Survival  In the...
Opioid use disorder and fentanyl overdose risk in San Diego community

From Detective to Recovery Advocate: My View on the “War on Fentanyl” 

By Detective Mike Alvarez, MPA & The DevotedDoc Clinical Review Board The Evolution of a Crisis  In...
Hormone therapy concept with medical forms, medication capsules, and the word hormones displayed on a wooden table.

Can Testosterone or Estrogen Help Weight Loss? What to Know

When people start exploring why weight loss feels harder than expected, hormones often come into...
Woman with measuring tape around her wrist looking away from a cupcake, illustrating the relationship between hormones, cravings, and weight loss.

How Hormone Imbalance Weight Loss Affects Fat Burning

Hormone imbalance weight loss is often overlooked when people struggle to see results despite consistent...
Patient participating in a telehealth appointment while discussing medication management and recovery support with a healthcare provider.

Can Telehealth Reduce Opioid Relapse Rates in Recovery

Telehealth Reduce Opioid Relapse Rates is becoming an important topic as more people look for...
Person sitting alone in a waiting room with head lowered, representing the challenges of addiction recovery, treatment delays, and gaps in continuity of care.

The 72-Hour Treatment Gap: Why Continuity of Care is Critical to Preventing Overdose in 2026

In the landscape of public safety and addiction medicine in 2026, we have reached a...
Healthcare professionals meeting around a conference table to discuss patient care strategies, treatment planning, and public health initiatives.

Effective Employer Community Partnerships for Substance Use Care

Strong employer community partnerships for substance use are becoming a key part of improving access...