Psychiatry + Addiction: What Every Provider Should Know With Dr. David Marcovitz

Dr. Marcovitz discusses why understanding co-occurring disorders is essential for effective treatment, showing how many patients cycle through residential programs without proper diagnosis of underlying mental health conditions. He emphasizes the importance of motivational interviewing—not just as a clinical technique, but as a powerful tool for reducing provider burnout while improving patient outcomes.

Key topics include:
The relationship between addiction and mental health disorders
Breaking down silos in psychiatric care
Training gaps in addiction medicine education
How to diagnose co-occurring disorders effectively
The role of empathy and nonviolent communication in healthcare
Policy work and expanding access to care for uninsured patients
Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, mental health professional, or community leader interested in improving addiction treatment, this conversation offers practical insights into creating better outcomes for patients with complex needs.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Personal motivation and family background in psychology
4:18 Connecting psychiatry with policy work
6:09 Education and training gaps in addiction medicine
8:02 The relationship between psychiatry and addiction
10:15 The problem with diagnostic silos
12:27 The importance of clinical skills beyond checklists
14:22 Power dynamics and motivational interviewing techniques
16:53 Training pathways in addiction medicine vs. addiction psychiatry
18:34 What's exciting in addiction medicine today
20:09 Key teaching principles: co-occurring disorders and motivational interviewing
24:23 Reducing burnout through better communication techniques
25:07 Human connection and nonviolent communication
28:31 Self-care for healthcare providers
29:55 Resources and how to connect

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