In this engaging dialogue between Dr. Gold and his guest Robert Dupont, MD, the two discuss significant milestones in Dr. Dupont’s medical career, particularly his pioneering work in addiction treatment and substance use research. From their heartfelt reminiscences to profound insights on addiction, they explore Dr. Dupont’s journey from his early passion for psychiatry, sparked by his childhood reading of “The Human Brain,” to his influential role at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the groundbreaking narcotics treatment administration he established in Washington, D.C. The conversation captures not only the challenges faced within the field of addiction treatment but also highlights the transformative impact of holistic care versus pharmacological-only approaches. Dr. Dupont emphasizes the critical interplay between human relationships and supportive communities for effective recovery, championing organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) as pivotal in sustaining individuals in their recovery journeys.
GUEST: Robert Dupont, MD: Robert DuPont was the first Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and served as the second White House Drug Czar under President Gerald R. Ford. DuPont became the founding President of the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. DuPont also served as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.HOST: Mark S. Gold, MD, DFASAM, DFLAPA: Dr. Gold is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 50+ years developing models forunderstanding the effects of opioids, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. He is professor (neuroscience), chief, Dizney distinguished professor, chairman (psychiatry), University of Florida College of Medicine, emeritus eminent scholar, and 17th U.F. distinguished alumni professor. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
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