The Dr Suzette Glasner Podcast

Have you ever felt like you had to make excuses for NOT drinking when you were in a social situation? If so, you're not alone. Studies show that people who are drinking socially often feel uncomfortable around people who make the choice to abstain. In this episode I explain the psychology behind this, and how a person who is working towards a goal of cutting back or quitting drinking can stay resi...

The lifesaving drug overdose antidote Narcan is now being carried on airlines. In this episode, I discuss the reasons for this, the way opioids affect the brain when a person overdoses, and how Narcan acts in the brain to reverse these lethal effects. I also cover some common reasons people are hesitant to carry or use Narcan, as well as some science based information about groups of people for wh...

As we're in between Sober October and Dry January, many people are contemplating their health habits and relationship with alcohol. The concept of taking on a 30 day no alcohol challenge has grown in popularity, especially as evidence challenging the health benefits of drinking has recently accumulated. But quitting any habit, even temporarily, isn't easy for most. In this episode I discuss the he...

What is it really like to live with mental illness, addiction, or both at the same time? In his new book, "Profiles of Mental Health Courage," Patrick J. Kennedy delves deeply into the reality of 12 courageous individuals' lives who came forward to share their profoundly personal experiences, some of whom are public figures whose stories are now told for the first time. Join me to le...

The rise in teen overdose fatalities is a concerning trend that is largely driven by counterfeit pills laid with highly potent and lethal doses of opioids such as fentanyl. These pills are accessible to young people via social media for as little as $15, and too often lead to a tragic outcome the very first time a teen takes one. In this episode, I explain how teens are accessing these pills on so...

Given the spread of potent and potentially deadly opioids such as fentanyl, the dangers of youth experimentation with drugs are more serious than ever before. Young people and parents alike are often unaware of the risks of substance use. In this episode, I review some of the risk factors for drug use among young people, as well as the "buffers," including things that parents can pay att...

Does alcohol have health benefits? This has been a topic of scientific debate and the answer may surprise you. In this episode, I discuss the accumulation of scientific studies that led many people to believe that moderate alcohol use could be protective against various chronic diseases, and some more recent, population based research that not only challenged this notion, but shed light on for who...

Understandably, discussions about problematic alcohol use have taken a backseat as the opioid overdose crisis made headlines several years ago and continues to impact our country in profound ways. That said, many people don't realize just how common alcohol use disorders are, and considering the fact that there are 7 times more people affected by alcohol use disorders than opioid use disorders...

Can the experience of stigma be tied to adverse outcomes - including mortality - for people who are fighting a chronic illness? Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO of Shatterproof, shares his personal story about the loss of his son, Brian, who suffered from mental health difficulties and addiction. The genesis of Shatterproof was the outcome of Gary's quest to make sense of the unfathomable. Join m...