Addiction Treatment Matters

My brother, Daniel Santillano, was 45 when he was a victim of fentanyl poisoning in the streets of San Francisco. He was celebrating with alcohol at a bar after securing a new position as a local election campaign manager.

The lethal combination of alcohol and fentanyl stopped his breathing in the streets in the spring of 2022.

His journey ended too soon. This is a personal and tragic testament to the devastating power of addiction in families. His survival behaviors included using alcohol, a substance that inhibited his ability to protect himself.

Addiction may feel like a solitary prison, but the impact ripples far beyond the individual.

Addiction is not a solo journey. Recovery is easier with help. No one chooses addiction, but you can

Choose Help. Choose Hope. ChooseChange@ACEMedical.biz

Who we are has been etched by the chapters of our childhood.

We carry the echoes of experience that become the instincts we use to navigate the world. Every choice, every reaction, stems from a deep-seated desire to survive and find safety.

The reasons behind those choices blur, the emotions driving them hidden beneath layers of life experiences.

Within us lies a spark, a potential for understanding.

With introspection, patience, and a gentle hand on our own hearts, we can rewrite our reactions.

We can heal the wounds of the past, reconnect the script that binds us, and emerge stronger, more whole, more authentic.

Eugene C Santillano, MD

Addiction Change Experts' Mission

Empowering individuals struggling with addictive behaviors to achieve lasting recovery through compassionate and personalized Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT).

Our vision

The vision of ACE Medical is to reduce barriers for access to medication support for people struggling with addictive behaviors. Offering convenient, remote care enables more access to evidence based treatment. Personalized treatment and partnering with community support resources empowers individuals to start their change journey. ACE Medical is working to make recovery more accessible for everyone.

Our team

Our strength lies in experience and teamwork. With over two decades of experience in outpatient addiction medicine, we equip our team to be your trusted advisors. We’re just a text or call away, ready to provide expert guidance whenever patient questions arise.

Eugene C Santillano, MD

CEO/ Founder Addiction Medicine

Danielle Obinger RN, NC-BC

Practice Coach and Consultant

Rachel Fader, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist and Psychadelic Guide

Christopher Contini, FNP

Practice Coach and Consultant