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Dr. Gregory H. Pierce has practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for 30 years. He completed a five year residency program at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia before joining his father's practice and specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. After becoming an ordained minister, Dr. Pierce joined the Philadelphia Police Clergy and worked with Mothers Against Drugs to interrupt the selling of illegal drugs in the inner city. His experience with drug abusers led him to be certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and he has served as medical director for two methadone clinics for addicts of painkillers and heroin. Dr. Pierce is a certified personal trainer and second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate and currently resides in the Philadelphia area.

Books-and-Authors.net: Where did you grow up and was reading and writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest influences and why?
Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: I grew up in Yeadon Pennsylvania in Delaware County right outside of West Philadelphia. Reading non-fiction books on western and eastern philosophy was of interest, but I felt that writing wasn’t my forte and very difficult. My favorite authors were John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant and Socrates.

Books-and-Authors.net: Why do you write?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: I write because it is a challenge and I feel you grow by overcoming obstacles. I have come to enjoy writing and feel it’s a way of increasing reader’s awareness, knowledge and understanding. Hopefully my writings will motivate readers to make positive changes in their lives.

Books-and-Authors.net: Discuss your book Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: The book was written to provide a clear account of how opioid addiction develops through physiological changes and to give meaningful insight into the pros and cons of various treatment methods without complicated medical terminology. In 11 focused chapters, readers will discover why some people become addicted and what they can do to escape addiction. The guide includes a chapter full of important “seeds for success,” key concepts to remember that can speed the recovery process and lead to constructive self-management.

Books-and-Authors.net: In your opinion what makes Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin different from other books in the same genre?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: The book is different because it provides comprehensive and essential medical information on opioid dependency/addiction in a format that is interesting, informative and easy to read for any lay to person.

Books-and-Authors.net: Why should someone buy Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: People should by this book because opioid dependency/addiction has reached epidemic proportions in industrialized countries. It is not uncommon for someone to either know or know of an individual that is plagued by this devastating problem. There are a lot of misinformation and negative stigmata associated with this problem. Reading my book introduces readers to the physical, emotional and environmental factors of opioid addiction and the various methods of treatment as well as providing inspiration to those seeking to escape addiction.

Books-and-Authors.net: Discuss your professional experience that helped write Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: I have practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for 30 years. I completed a five year residency program at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia before joining my father’s practice and specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. After becoming an ordained minister, I joined the Philadelphia Police Clergy and worked with Mothers Against Drugs to interrupt the selling of illegal drugs in the inner city. My experience with drug abusers led me to be certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and I serve as medical director for two methadone clinics for addicts of painkillers and heroin. I also treat addictions with Suboxone and provide pain management in my private practice. I am a certified personal trainer and second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate.

Books-and-Authors.net: What are readers saying about Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: Readers have enjoyed the book and say it was very, very good. It gave them a sound understanding of this complicated problem and educated them on how to overcome it.

Books-and-Authors.net: What do you hope to achieve with Addiction to Prescription Painkillers and the Street Drug Heroin?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: I hope to clear up the confusion and dispel the ignorance and fear about opioid dependency/addiction. I want to give the readers hope and provide a complete guide to help those seeking to overcome this growing affliction.

Books-and-Authors.net: What was the last book you read?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: I read mostly medical journals and the bible, but the last book I read was The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama.

Books-and-Authors.net: What's next?

Dr. Gregory H. Pierce: My next book will be on emotional suffering which I believe is the root cause all addictions. Readers will be educated on how to manage and/or relieve it in a healthy way.