Mark Gold, MD
Scholar, Distinguished Professor, Inventor, Pioneering Researcher – Dr. Mark S. Gold’s expansive career in translational neuroscience began in 1972. Since then, he has become a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 40+ years developing models for understanding the effects of opioid, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior.
Dr. Gold has more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine, and is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry. He has over 30,000 academic research citations and an H index of 93, and continues to make impactful contributions to neuroendocrinology, radiation oncology, transplant biology, orthopedic surgery, public health, pain, psychiatry, obesity medicine, and substance use disorders. He is the 13th most impactful researcher in addiction medicine and psychiatry in the world.
Today, Dr. Gold continues his research, teaching, and consulting as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St Louis.
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Mark S. Gold, MD, is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and prolific author of research, books, articles, and more publications on understanding the effects of opioid, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior.
America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks
Psychosis is an increasing risk of today's strong marijuana.KEY POINTS Young adults and teens can develop an addiction to weed and become psychotic. Many people don’t know that regular marijuana use may carry serious health risks, especially for the young. No...
The Reality of Teens and Weed
The risks and consequences of marijuana use for young adults.KEY POINTS Millions of teenagers in the United States use marijuana. “Weed” may be the only emotional relief, albeit temporary, some teens can find. Young people who are depressed are more likely to use...
How We Can Exercise Away Addiction and Depression
There are multiple major benefits from becoming active.KEY POINTS Exercise helps substance abusers kick habits. Brain chemicals are enhanced and new connections made with exercise. Depression levels plummet with exercise. Exercise is safe and effective, and especially...