Substance Use Disorder: Opening the Door to Better Care I Mini Mindset Series on Addiction Medicine

Substance use disorder can show up in almost every healthcare setting—but clinicians may still feel uncertain about how to recognize it, discuss it, and help patients take the next step. In this episode of PA Mindset Matters, Jessica Spissinger and Mercedes Dodge break down practical approaches to substance use disorder, including: • The 4 Cs: control, craving, compulsion, and consequences • SBIRT and validated screening • Motivational interviewing and reducing stigma • Evidence-based treatment and harm reduction • Recognizing potentially dangerous withdrawal The goal isn’t to become an addiction specialist overnight. It’s to become more comfortable opening the door to an honest conversation. ▶️ Watch the full episode here on YouTube. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. Subscribe and follow PA Mindset Matters for more Mini Mindset episodes focused on practical psychiatry, behavioral health, and clinician education. #PAMindsetMatters #MiniMindset #SubstanceUseDisorder #AddictionMedicine #MentalHealthEducation