Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark S Gold

In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Mark S. Gold! Dr. Gold is a leading expert in addiction medicine and one of the top researchers in the world. Known as "The Godfather of addiction medicine," Dr. Gold began his career in 1972 and has significantly influenced the field through his research and theories, which have led to breakthroughs and many new treatments. With over 40 years of experience, he has studied how various substances and even food affect the brain and behavior. Dr. Gold has also invented several methods and holds patents, including one for using clonidine in opioid withdrawal and others for treatments related to overeating and medication safety.   An article I love from Dr. Mark S. Gold is “How We Can Exercise Away Addiction and Depression” Check it out at the link below: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202405/how-we-can-exercise-away-addiction-and-depression   Dr. Mark S. Gold: https://www.drmarkgold.com/about-dr-mark-gold-world-renowned-addiction-medicine-expert-doctor/   Pelham Medical Center https://www.spartanburgregional.com/locations/pelham-medical-center   Spinx: Making Life Easier – Find the location closest to you! https://www.myspinx.com/  

Addiction treatment has evolved significantly over the last few decades. With the change in substance use patterns comes the change in how we help individuals recover from substances. From understanding how opioids impact brain function and the side effects of drug use to understanding the effectiveness of early prevention and equipping individuals with the right tools for long-term treatment, we can thank much of the advancements in addiction medicine to our special guest this week.  In this conversation, Dr. Powers and George Joseph are joined by a true pioneer in addiction medicine, Dr. Mark S. Gold. Revered as "The Godfather of addiction medicine," Dr. Gold is a renowned Addiction Medicine Expert, Speaker, Author, Professor, and Researcher with extensive accolades and credentials. Starting his career in translational neuroscience in 1972, Dr. Gold's theories have changed the [addiction] field, stimulated research, and led to new treatments.  With over 40 years in the addiction treatment space, Dr. Gold has developed models for understanding the effects of tobacco, cocaine, opiates, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. As an inventor, Dr. Gold's work has resulted in many patents, from his first, clonidine use in opioid withdrawal to his most recent on the use of anti-addiction medications in the treatment of hedonic overeating and the use of central site photoplethysmography, medication Administration and Safety Granted in 2018. To read more about Dr. Mark Gold and his contributions to the addiction treatment industry, you can learn more at his website: https://www.drmarkgold.com/about-dr-mark-gold-world-renowned-addiction-medicine-expert-doctor/   Topics Discussed: Understanding the waves of addiction to better support the addicted individual The relationship between overdose risks, early prevention and treatment Why language matters and how to de-stigmatize drug addiction The underlying issues behind self-prescribed Naloxone Why long-term treatment is the most effective and sustainable approach   Connect with us on Social:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiverecoverymd/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Additional Links: Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers' Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.   About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.  Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame. If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help! Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   

  Mark S. Gold, MD, joins Lorenzo Norris, MD, host of the MDedge Psychcast and editor in chief of MDedge Psychiatry, to discuss the intersection between the rise in suicide and the opioid crisis in the United States. Dr. Gold is adjunct professor of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves on the editorial advisory board of MDedge Psychiatry. Previously, Dr. Gold served as distinguished professor and chairman of the psychiatry department at the University of Florida, Gainesville. * * *  Help us make this podcast better! Please take this short listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/podcastsurveyOct2019 * * * Timestamps: This week in Psychiatry (01:11) Interview with Dr. Gold (03:40) This week in Psychiatry Demeaning patient behavior takes an emotional toll on physicians by Steve Cimino Suicide and the opioid crisis In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from overdose, and 47,600 of those deaths involved prescription or illicit opioids. Most coroners list the deaths as “accidental” unless there is a suicide note or the deceased spoke about an intent to die. Chronic opioid self-administration changes the brain. The person becomes less high and more depressed over time. The prevalence of depression is at least 50% in those with opioid use disorder. Some experts estimate that up to 30% of opioid overdoses are intentional and count as suicide. A person with opioid use disorder has 13 times the risk of attempting and completing suicide, compared with the general population. Until recently, psychiatric evaluations and suicide assessments were not routine in the chain of events from opioid use to overdose to transition to medication-assisted treatment (MAT). People whose overdoses are reversed by naloxone are prime candidates to ask whether an overdose was accidental. In an emergency department in Flint, Mich., 30% of overdose patients rescued with naloxone described their overdose as a suicide attempt. Although some people revived with naloxone are angry, it is important to consider irritability and anhedonia that come from giving an opioid antagonist during a high. Future of treatments in the opioid crisis Much is still unknown. For example, there are no MAT options for either stimulant or cannabis use disorders, which are implicated in the morbidity and mortality of the overdose crisis. More research is needed to determine how long patients should be on MAT and when their brains “reset” after addiction. Also, in the pipeline is advanced imaging showing how drug use changes a person’s neurocircuitry and genetics. The OPRM1 gene, for example, is a polymorphism whose presence predicts whether a person is more likely to become addicted after their first use of opiates and determines treatment resistance to recovery. In the next year, efforts aimed at preventing overdoses and investigating the risk and rates of suicide are likely to continue. If every patient with a high-dose opioid prescription were offered naloxone, nearly 9 million more naloxone prescriptions could have been dispensed in 2018. So, we might see state-level policies that seek to increase naloxone prescriptions to patients based on morphine equivalents. Looking beyond overdoses and relapse prevention, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has identified novel targets focused on regenerating the reward system in order to return the brains of people with addictions to premorbid function after years of abuse.   References Volkow N and Gordon J. Suicide deaths are a major component of the opioid crisis. NIDA. 2019 Sep 19. Oquendo MA and Volkow ND. Suicide: A silent contributor to opioid-overdose deaths. New Engl J Med. 2018;378:1567-9. 5-point strategy to combat the opioid crisis. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Still not enough naloxone where it’s most needed. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019 Aug 6.   For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com Interact with us on Twitter: @MDedgePsych  

Trying to kick drug addiction without medicines is said to be like relying on willpower to overcome diabetes or asthma. Mark Gold, M.D., an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University, talks about his Cerebrum article, “Naltrexone: A History and Future Directions,” his long career studying addiction and the brain, and an opioid crisis that kills more Americans each day than gun violence or car accidents.

Mark S. Gold, MD is a world renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked to develop models for understanding the effects food on the brain and behavior. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 31670]

Mark S. Gold, MD is a world renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked to develop models for understanding the effects food on the brain and behavior. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 31670]