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BARRY GOLD Science, Storytelling, and the Fight Against Addiction: Barry I. Gold’s Unflinching Look at the Opioid Crisis in We’re Overdosed
arry I. Gold is not just an author—he’s a scientist, a storyteller, and a fierce advocate for public health reform. In
his groundbreaking book We’re Overdosed , Gold brings decades of pharmacological expertise to bear on one of the most urgent issues of our time: the global opioid epidemic. With clarity, compassion, and a deep understanding of both biology and policy, he offers readers a sobering yet hopeful roadmap for change. A retired pharmacologist with a Ph.D. from Boston University and postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine, Gold spent his career in academic medicine and international pharmaceutical development. His scientific background gives We’re Overdosed its backbone, tracing the evolution of opioids from ancient opium to modern synthetic painkillers. But it’s his ability to translate complex science into accessible insight that makes the book so impactful.
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