Your Trusted Guide for Substance Use Treatment and Medical Weight-loss care.
Explore simple, easy-to-understand resources that help you learn about our telemedicine services at Cornerstone Health MD, prepare for your telemedicine visit, and access the information you need all in one place.
Substance Use Disorder Resources
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol is one of the most used substances in the world, but regular heavy drinking can lead to serious health, social, and emotional problems. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) occurs when a person finds it difficult to control their drinking, continues to drink despite negative
consequences, or experiences withdrawal
symptoms when they try to stop. Over time, alcohol can affect the brain, liver, heart, and mental health, making recovery an important step toward long-term well-being. Learn how we safely support alcohol recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
consequences, or experiences withdrawal
symptoms when they try to stop. Over time, alcohol can affect the brain, liver, heart, and mental health, making recovery an important step toward long-term well-being. Learn how we safely support alcohol recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Opioid Use Disorder – Rx Suboxone
Opioids are drugs that reduce pain. They include prescription medications like codeine,
tramadol, morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl as well as illegal drugs like heroin. While
opioids can be effective for managing pain, they carry a high risk of addiction because they affect the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. Learn how we safely support opioid recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
tramadol, morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl as well as illegal drugs like heroin. While
opioids can be effective for managing pain, they carry a high risk of addiction because they affect the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. Learn how we safely support opioid recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Kratom Use Disorder – Rx Suboxone
Kratom is a herbal substance made from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia.
People sometimes use it for energy, pain relief, or to relax. Its key active ingredients,
including 7hydroxymitragynine (7OH), act on the same brain receptors as opioids, which
means it can lead to dependence, addiction, and withdrawal in some users. Learn how we safely support Kratom recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
People sometimes use it for energy, pain relief, or to relax. Its key active ingredients,
including 7hydroxymitragynine (7OH), act on the same brain receptors as opioids, which
means it can lead to dependence, addiction, and withdrawal in some users. Learn how we safely support Kratom recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Smoking/Nicotine Use Disorder
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in
tobacco plants. People most often get nicotine from cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco. In recent years, vaping has become popular, using e-cigarettes or vape pens to deliver nicotine as a vapor instead of smoke.
No matter how it’s used, nicotine can be habit-
forming and hard to quit. Learn how we safely support smoking recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
tobacco plants. People most often get nicotine from cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco. In recent years, vaping has become popular, using e-cigarettes or vape pens to deliver nicotine as a vapor instead of smoke.
No matter how it’s used, nicotine can be habit-
forming and hard to quit. Learn how we safely support smoking recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Stimulant Use Disorder
Stimulants are drugs that affect chemicals in the brain and increase alertness, energy and
focus. Common stimulants include prescription medications like Adderall and Ritalin, as well as illegal drugs like cocaine (coke, crack, blow) and methamphetamine (meth, crystal, ice). People with stimulant use disorder may experience strong cravings, difficulty controlling use, and negative effects on relationships, work, or health. Learn how we safely support opioid recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
focus. Common stimulants include prescription medications like Adderall and Ritalin, as well as illegal drugs like cocaine (coke, crack, blow) and methamphetamine (meth, crystal, ice). People with stimulant use disorder may experience strong cravings, difficulty controlling use, and negative effects on relationships, work, or health. Learn how we safely support opioid recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabis contains psychoactive compounds—most notably delta-9-THC—that act on the brain’s endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating mood, memory, motivation, and stress responses. With repeated exposure, THC can disrupt this system, leading to increasing tolerance, dependence, and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, anxiety, reduced appetite, and cravings. Over time, individuals may also find it increasingly difficult to cut down or stop use despite negative consequences, reflecting the loss of control that characterizes cannabis use disorder. Learn how we safely support cannabis recovery through Cornerstone HealthMD telemedicine.
Medical Weight Loss Resources
Telemedicine Obesity Guidelines & Treatment Protocols
Evidence-based telemedicine weight loss care.Patients receive a tailored plan that reflects their medical needs, lifestyle, cultural background, and personal goals. If appropriate, the program includes prescription weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 therapies and other FDA-approved treatment options for patients who cannot use GLP-1 agents. Medications are always combined with nutrition guidance and behavior support to maximize safety and effectiveness.
Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) : Telemedicine Prescription
Orlistat is an FDA-approved medication used in medical weight management programs. It works in the digestive system by reducing the amount of dietary fat your body absorbs from food. Because it acts locally in the stomach and intestines rather than being absorbed into the bloodstream, it can be a helpful option for people who prefer a non-stimulant approach to weight loss. When combined with a lower-fat eating plan, Orlistat supports gradual, realistic weight loss as part of a long-term lifestyle strategy rather than a short-term diet.
Qsymia : Phentermine/Topiramate
Qsymia combines Phentermine with another medication, Topiramate ER, to provide support for multiple aspects of weight control. Together, these medications can help decrease appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and reduce cravings that make weight loss difficult. Qsymia is often considered when a patient needs additional support beyond lifestyle changes alone or when they have done well with short-term Phentermine but would benefit from a longer-term treatment plan. Treatment is combined with nutrition guidance, activity planning, and consistent tele-medicine follow-up to reinforce healthy behaviors.
Contrave: Naltrexone/Bupropion ER Explained
Contrave is an FDA-approved weight-loss medication that combines two medicines—naltrexone and bupropion—to target areas of the brain involved in appetite, cravings, and energy balance. Together, they help reduce persistent hunger and food-related urges, while supporting metabolic pathways that influence how the body uses energy. Patients often experience fewer cravings for highly rewarding foods and more control over eating habits throughout the day. Contrave is used as part of a structured treatment program that includes nutrition support, movement plans, and regular follow-up visits through tele-medicine to help patients build sustainable lifestyle habits
Semaglutide: Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy Guide
Semaglutide—better known as Wegovy® and Ozempic®—helps calm the hunger signals that make weight loss so exhausting. It works like a hormone your body naturally produces, helping you feel full sooner, reduce cravings, and keep blood sugar in a healthier range. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you’re finally working with your biology, not against it. At Cornerstone HealthMD, we guide you through treatment step-by-step through telemedicine, making it easy to get expert care, stay motivated, and feel supported through every part of your journey..
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for Weight Loss Telemedicine
Mounjaro is a prescription injectable originally approved by the FDA to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
It works in a unique way: by mimicking two natural gut- and brain-hormones — GLP-1 and GIP — that help regulate hunger, fullness, digestion, and how the body processes sugar.
Because of its dual action, tirzepatide not only helps manage diabetes, but many patients also experience meaningful weight loss, making Mounjaro a strong option for individuals wanting to improve metabolic health and body weight.
Mounjaro is administered once weekly by injection and should be used alongside diet and exercise for safe and effective results.
It works in a unique way: by mimicking two natural gut- and brain-hormones — GLP-1 and GIP — that help regulate hunger, fullness, digestion, and how the body processes sugar.
Because of its dual action, tirzepatide not only helps manage diabetes, but many patients also experience meaningful weight loss, making Mounjaro a strong option for individuals wanting to improve metabolic health and body weight.
Mounjaro is administered once weekly by injection and should be used alongside diet and exercise for safe and effective results.