The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD
The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD
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Join renowned psychiatrist and addiction expert Dr. Mark S. Gold as he hosts THE GOLD STANDARD, an insightful and dynamic video series featuring in-depth interviews with the world’s leading experts in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and cutting-edge healthcare. In each episode, Dr. Gold taps into the minds of thought leaders, groundbreaking researchers, and clinical pioneers, delving into the most pressing issues facing mental health and addiction treatment today.
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The show focuses on mental health and addiction treatment, addressing essential topics like addiction medicine's evolution, the public health implications of cannabis use, and culturally informed mental health care, exemplified by episodes such as 'Addiction Medicine: From the Summer of Love to the Fentanyl Crisis' and 'Culturally Informed Mental Health Care.'
Join renowned psychiatrist and addiction expert Dr. Mark S. Gold as he hosts THE GOLD STANDARD, an insightful and dynamic video series featuring in-depth interviews with the world’s leading experts in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and cutting-edge healthcare. In each episode, Dr. Gold taps into the minds of thought leaders, groundbreaking researchers, and clinical pioneers, delving into the most pressing issues facing mental health and addiction treatment today.
Dr. Mark Gold sits down with pioneering neuroscientist and addiction researcher Dr. Kenneth Blum to discuss the discovery of the dopamine D2 receptor gene's connection to alcoholism, the origins of Reward Deficiency Syndrome, and the role dopamine plays in addiction, motivation, and behavior.
Dr. Blum reflects on the groundbreaking 1990 study that helped launch psychiatric genetics, explains how genetic and environmental factors shape addiction risk, and shares his vision for the future of personalized addiction treatment, dopamine regulation, and gene-editing technologies.
The conversation also offers a personal look at Dr. Blum's remarkable journey—from professional dancer and aspiring performer to one of the most influential figures in addiction science.
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