Dive into the gripping world of We’re Overdosed with author Barry Gold!

In this compelling video interview with Benji Cole on People of Distinction, Barry Gold explores the history of opium and its global spread. From the origin of morphine to the synthesis of opioids and the birth of the pharmaceutical industry, Gold—himself a scientist—offers a rare and informed perspective.

The conversation tackles critical issues: gaining control of prescription opioids through Federal legislation, confronting the tragic epidemic of overdose deaths from illicit sources, and outlining how the United States can take a leading role in ending the global trade of illicit drugs.