Dr. Stephen Loyd is a nationally recognized expert in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, currently serving as Director of West Virginia’s Office of Drug Control Policy and Chief Medical Officer at Cedar Recovery in Tennessee. Formerly Tennessee’s Assistant Commissioner for Substance Abuse Services, Dr. Loyd has been a pivotal voice in shaping statewide pain treatment guidelines—especially for opioid-dependent pregnant women.
With experience as an expert witness in high-profile prescription drug cases and recognition as an "Advocate for Action" by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Dr. Loyd’s impact spans drug courts, anti-drug coalitions, and law enforcement efforts across the country.
His personal journey is just as powerful—Dr. Loyd has been in recovery from opioid and benzodiazepine addiction since July 8, 2004. His lived experience fuels his relentless commitment to reform and recovery advocacy. He even inspired the character Dr. Finnix, portrayed by Michael Keaton in Hulu’s award-winning series Dopesick.
Dr. Loyd is more than a physician—he’s a leader, a changemaker, and a source of hope.