Part 3: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author Barry I. Gold

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Oakland, NJ – Barry I. Gold is a retired scientist who studied pharmacology and is passionate regarding the opiate addiction crisis. He now offers his perspective on the growing usage of cannabis (marijuana), with a book proposal titled Hemp, Rope, and Smoke. In addition, he is also the author of two books, We’re Overdosed and the upcoming book Boomer Dad: A Lifetime of Endurance, Resilience, and Disconnection, to be released later in 2024. “I start the book We’re Overdosed, by discussing the history of opium and where it came from,” explains Barry. “This includes how heroin was invented.” “I am trying to advance opiate education,” adds Barry. While Barry has made the painstaking effort to educate others about opiates, he also embraces the challenges of fatherhood at an advanced age, as he is a baby boomer. “I am the single parent of a fifteen-year-old in addition to two older children, 49 and 47, from a previous marriage,” explains Barry. “I am in the process of writing a book titled Boomer Dad: A Lifetime of Endurance, Resilience, and Disconnection.” Being the father of a fifteen-year-old son, while having its joys, also has its concerns. Barry cites that 14% of high school freshmen, of which most are the ages between fourteen and fifteen, have already sampled marijuana. To address the growing usage of marijuana, Barry is in the process of writing a book titled Hemp, Rope, and Smoke. “Much like opioid addiction, growing marijuana usage is a public health issue,” concludes Barry. “Don’t politicize it!” For more information, please visit https://www.barrygoldwriter.com/