Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Author Barry I. Gold

Oakland, NJ – Barry I. Gold is a retired pharmacologist and author of We’re Overdosed. Barry attended the University of Cincinnati where he graduated with a B.S. in zoology. He was awarded a Ph.D. in pharmacology by Boston University and took a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University’s medical school.

He has published in Woman’s Day, History Magazine, Parent.com, Ducts.org and the book Short Story Contest Winners by Warren Adler.

According to Barry, our health care system remains woefully sluggish in effectively responding to addictions and the urgency to ramp up ongoing efforts to treat addictions is critical. In order to address his growing concern, Barry was inspired to write his thought- provoking book We’re Overdosed which examines the history of opioids that began in response to combating chronic pain that so many people were incessantly struggling with.

From his scientific perspective, Barry shares his expertise regarding gaining control of prescription opioids through Federal legislation.

Although opioids are commonly used for pain treatment such as morphine, fentanyl, and prolonged use can lead to opioid dependance. Barry says although recovery from addiction is a lifelong process, it is absolutely attainable and there are multifaceted approaches and evidence-based treatments to helping individuals recover and live as valuable members of society.

Barry encourages us on how we must systemically and collaboratively make the road to recovery more appealing with the promise for long term outcomes.

For more information, visit www.barrygoldwriter.com