In this episode, Dr. Suzette Glasner brings forensic psychological research on characteristics of homicide offenders who are found not guilty by reason of insanity - side-by-side with the psychological profile of Nick Reiner, who has been charged with first degree murder in the tragic double homicide case of his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. News headlines have been speculative around Nick's potential defense strategy and the possibility of an insanity based defense. Dr. Glasner explains how the profiles of those found not guilty by reason of insanity differ from those who are criminally responsible and deemed competent to stand trial, and how addiction and psychosis are considered in a not guilty by reason of insanity defense. You can watch or listen to the full episode on The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast here.

Dr. Glasner examines the profiles of offenders who commit parricide (or the killing of one or both of one’s parents) and are found not guilty by reason of insanity, according to recent forensic psychological studies.

I hope that this episode helps you understand the complexities surrounding the insanity defense and the psychological mindset of individuals who perform violent acts in the context of severe mental illness and addiction.

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In this episode, Dr. Suzette Glasner addresses the question that Matthew Perry’s death by ketamine overdose left many contemplating: is ketamine a therapeutic medicine for mental health, or a lethal drug? Dr. Glasner explains the therapeutic uses of ketamine, as well as the risk factors for adverse effects of ketamine use, including addiction.You can watch or listen to the full episode on The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast here.

Dr. Glasner breaks down the scientific evidence for ketamine use in mental health, the risks of ketamine use among individuals like Matthew Perry with addiction history, and important safety guidelines and considerations when exploring ketamine as a treatment option for psychiatric conditions.If you or someone you love is using or thinking about using ketamine either for therapeutic or recreational purposes, this episode offers clear, evidence-based information about ketamine therapy and ketamine addiction. Thank you for being here and being part of this community.⸻ Have a question about today’s episode? Or a question you’d like me to cover in a future episode?

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In this episode, Dr. Suzette Glasner responds to Matthew Perry's candid and moving interview with Diane Sawyer a year prior to his untimely death by ketamine overdose, along with recent news concerning the sentencing of Salvador Plasencia, one of two physicians charged in Perry's overdose death case with illegal distribution of ketamine.You can watch or listen to the full episode on The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast here.

Matthew’s reflection — “Secrets kill you. Secrets kill people like me.” — speaks to how addiction thrives in secrecy and shame. It shows how hiding substance use, and the stigma surrounding it, can deeply isolate people, even those who appear confident, successful, and deeply loved in the public eye.Dr. Glasner breaks down why quality addiction care can be challenging to access, how evidence-based addiction care heals and retrains the brain, the risks of ketamine use among individuals like Matthew Perry with addiction history, and how genetics, family and social support impact addiction vulnerability and recovery.If you or someone you love struggles with addiction, this episode offers clear, evidence-based insights inspired by Matthew Perry's insightful self-reflection, analysis by Dr. Glasner of how a person who appears stable in recovery can experience setbacks as he did, and practical strategies to help. Thank you for being here and being part of this community.⸻ Have a question about today’s episode? Or a question you’d like me to cover in a future episode?

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