Episode 326: Dr. Melody Glenn
From Medic2Medic Podcast by Steven Cohen
April 25, 2026 · 39 min · Season 11 · Episode 326
About this episode
Dr. Melody Glenn discusses her work in EMS, addiction medicine, and the opioid crisis with host Steven Cohen.
In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Melody Glenn, a practicing physician who is triple board-certified in EMS, Addiction Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Glenn serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, medical director for several rural fire departments along the U.S.–Mexico border, and Associate Program Director of an addiction medicine fellowship. Dr. Glenn is the author of Mother of Methadone, which highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Marie Nyswander and the history of methadone treatment. The conversation explores the intersection of EMS, emergency medicine, and substance use treatment, with a candid discussion about provider burnout, bias in healthcare, and the stigma that continues to surround addiction and those seeking treatment. Steve and Dr. Glenn also discuss her book. They examine how misinformation, fear, and policy failures have shaped the opioid crisis and what healthcare professionals can do differently moving forward. This episode is an honest and thoughtful look at compassion, accountability, and the role EMS can play in treating addiction as a medical condition. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever…
People in this episode
Host: Steven Cohen
Guest: Dr. Melody Glenn
Topics covered
- EMS
- Addiction Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Substance Use Treatment
- Provider Burnout
- Opioid Crisis
- Healthcare Bias
Keywords
- EMS
- Addiction Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Provider Burnout
- Opioid Crisis
- Healthcare Bias
- Methadone Treatment
- Substance Use
- Compassion
- Accountability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Arizona, Mother of Methadone
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