The Dr. Drew Podcast

This week, Dr. Drew talks with comedian and writer Mike Glazer, whose journey has taken him from the roller hockey rink to the comedy stage. Mike shares insights into his experiences with mental health, including struggles with OCD, depression, and family challenges. He opens up about shifting from partying tales to more introspective stand-up, as well as the therapeutic benefits of Al-Anon and weekly therapy. Dr. Drew and Mike also discuss the nuances of cannabis use and explore comedy’s complex role in addressing societal issues.

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This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back musician and addiction counselor, Bob Forrest, for a candid discussion on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Bob opens up about his son’s emerging music career, the challenges of parenting, and his wife’s battle with addiction and postpartum depression. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, touching on harm reduction, the role of Suboxone, and how programs today often lack accountability while fostering a victimhood mentality. Bob also shares his insights on DNA4Addiction, a tool designed to test for genetic predisposition to addiction and provide families with valuable resources to navigate these challenges. 

https://dna4addiction.com 

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This week, Dr. Drew has a follow-up discussion with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, a leading platform for virtual OCD therapy. Dr. McGrath describes the complexities of treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions, such as hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and trichotillomania (hair-pulling). He also explains the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention therapy, as well as habit reversal techniques.

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