Author: Joseph Molea MD
Born: 13 April 1955
Bio: Dr Molea is the author of, "Duck Blood Soup", a novel that chronicles the decent of a young physician into the scourge of addiction, a problem that's impact on the medical profession has only recently been talked about.  The novel was met with quiet critical acclaim upon it's release in 2002; Dr. Molea, a physician and psychoanalyst, has a private practice in psychoanalytically oriented addiction medicine, has written numerous scientific articles on various aspects of addiction and treatment of such disorders.  As a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine & being board certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine Dr. Molea's has contributed to addiction medicine as a science, contributions that were recognized when he recieved the Founder's Medal from the Society in 2008.  Dr. Molea is an instructor with the U. of So. Florida College of Medicine and holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor. He has appeared as a commentator on ABC Action News via their local affiliate in Tampa, Fl. His twice weekly segment, "Ask Dr. Joe" was aired live during the noon News broadcast for several years.  He lives and writes in Tampa, Florida.