Imagine a patient who has just conquered heroin dependence—only to succumb to a cigarette or vaping habit that shatters their lungs, steals decades from their life, and leaves them vulnerable to cancer and heart disease. This scenario is heartbreakingly common. If we ignore tobacco dependence...

Last week, during my annual checkup, I encountered a familiar part of the process: the health questionnaire. Among the questions, there was one about alcohol and substance use—how often I drink, whether it’s socially or daily, and if I use other substances. It made me...

In the field of addiction medicine, recovery is not a linear path—it requires consistency, compassion, and a system built around accessibility and trust. At PursueCare, our telehealth-based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) model is uniquely designed to meet patients where they are. But success doesn’t come from...

CEO Nicholas Mercadante to Share Vision on Transformative SUD Care July 14, 2025   MIDDLETOWN, CT—PursueCare, a virtual clinic for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, will participate in a panel exploring partnerships and strategies for integrated, whole-person care models in behavioral health at the 2025 Behavioral...