Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
On Stigma, Burnout, and the Fight to Keep Caring, with Dr. Melody Glenn
On Stigma, Burnout, and the Fight to Keep Caring, with Dr. Melody Glenn
On Stigma, Burnout, and the Fight to Keep Caring, with Dr. Melody Glenn
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Discover Dr. Melody Glenn's insights on addiction treatment, healthcare burnout, and her book 'Mother of Methadone'.
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Author:
Carl Erik Fisher
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Melody Glenn discusses the history of addiction treatment.
- Exploration of methadone's role in opioid crisis management.
- Insights into the challenges and burnout in healthcare.
- Marie Niswander's pioneering impact on addiction medicine.
- Advocating for policy changes to improve treatment access.
It's a great, timely book. It's a great answer to the question, how do we get here? Why is addiction treatment such a mess?
In this engaging episode of the Flourishing After Addiction podcast, host Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Dr. Melody Glenn, an emergency medicine physician and addiction specialist, to discuss her new book, 'Mother of Methadone: A Doctor's Quest, a Forgotten History, and a Modern-Day Crisis'. Dr. Glenn's book explores the convoluted history of addiction treatment in the United States, focusing on the pivotal yet underappreciated contributions of Marie Niswander, a revolutionary figure in the establishment of methadone maintenance treatment.
As a pioneer, Niswander's radical ideas about voluntary treatment and patient autonomy stood in stark contrast to the punitive measures prevalent in the 20th century. Dr. Glenn shares her personal journey through the challenges of working within a flawed addiction treatment system, touching on themes of burnout and resilience. Her experiences in the field, including encounters with regulatory barriers and legal challenges, illustrate the ongoing struggle for compassionate and effective addiction care.
The conversation also delves into the broader implications of methadone and buprenorphine treatments, highlighting the necessity for policy reform to dismantle outdated and restrictive practices. Dr. Glenn's advocacy for more liberalized access to treatment options reflects a commitment to improving patient care and reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. Listeners are encouraged to explore 'Mother of Methadone' for its insightful examination of both historical and contemporary issues in addiction medicine.
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with and share the podcast, furthering the dialogue on these critical topics.