Despite affecting more Americans than diabetes, substance use is often left out of routine medical care. In this episode, NYU Langone Health’s Jennifer McNeely, MD—a clinician investigator, primary care and addiction medicine physician—explains why that must change. From the surprising history behind addiction’s exclusion from mainstream medicine to the innovative screening tools shaping the future of care, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction care and healthcare policy.Jennifer McNeely, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and co-director of the Section on Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use.🔍 Topics Covered:00:00 – Introduction01:15 – Why addiction hasn’t been part of traditional medical care05:00 – What medications can primary care providers actually prescribe?07:00 – Why lifting legal barriers isn’t enough08:00 – Making substance use screening part of routine care11:50 – The power of self-report screening tools13:30 – What primary care physicians can actually do after screening16:10 – Real-world clinical impact of identifying substance use18:00 – Overcoming stigma and “we don’t do that here” culture22:17 – Can AI help with screening and care prioritization?📚 Related Resources:Jennifer McNeely, MDAddiction Treatment at NYU LangoneNIDA’s Resources for CliniciansSubstance Use Screening Tools (NIDA)🙌 Support & Engage: If you found this episode helpful, please like, comment, and share to spread awareness.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Visit our website for more Insights on Psychiatry.Watch this episode on YouTubeExecutive Producer: Jon Earle

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