# Amphetamines on The No Agenda Show

Amphetamines comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to October 2023.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 15
- **Discussed:** August 2009 – October 2023
- **Related topics:** [Adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [Captagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/captagon.md), [International Harvester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-harvester.md), [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Vyvanse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vyvanse.md), [Assembly Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assembly-line.md), [Benzedrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzedrine.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Captagon Drug Use, Hamas Terrorist Tactics

- **Episode:** [1601: Unkool & The Gang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-22
- **Time:** 11:27–13:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang/chapter/captagon-drug-use-hamas-terrorist-tactics.md

Reports indicate that Hamas militants may have been under the influence of Captagon, a powerful amphetamine known as "the poor man's cocaine," during the October 7 attacks. Former DEA official Jim Crotty explains that the drug strips users of humanity and encourages extreme risk-taking and atrocities.

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### Joe Biden, Eye Discoloration, and Debate Gaffes

- **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-24
- **Time:** 46:23–53:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/joe-biden-eye-discoloration-and-debate-gaffes.md

Observations from the Democratic primary debate suggest Joe Biden's eyes appeared unusually dark, leading to speculation about the use of tinted contacts to hide subconjunctival hemorrhages or the effects of medication. Biden's performance is criticized for multiple verbal stumbles regarding Medicare and his inability to clearly articulate his policy plans. The hosts characterize the campaign's management of Biden as "elder abuse" and mock a follow-up fundraising video featuring his campaign manager.

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### Captagon Smuggling, ISIS, Saudi Arabia Drug Crisis

- **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-18
- **Time:** 2:30:58–2:34:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/captagon-smuggling-isis-saudi-arabia-drug-crisis.md

Captagon, a potent amphetamine, has become a major illicit export from Lebanon and Syria to the Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia. The drug was famously used by ISIS fighters to maintain energy and a sense of invincibility during combat. Reports indicate that up to 40% of young drug users in Saudi Arabia are addicted to the substance, which is easily produced and highly profitable for smugglers.

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### Podcast Listening Speeds and the Adderall Generation

- **Episode:** [1076: M-Word](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-11
- **Time:** 40:26–43:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word/chapter/podcast-listening-speeds-and-the-adderall-generation.md

The hosts discuss feedback regarding listeners who consume the podcast at high speeds, specifically 1.75x. They correlate this behavior with the "Adderall generation" and the use of amphetamines for productivity. They joke about releasing a pre-accelerated version of the show for these listeners.

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### Adderall Use and Instagram Feedback Loops

- **Episode:** [1075: CIA Paid Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-07
- **Time:** 1:00:16–1:02:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me/chapter/adderall-use-and-instagram-feedback-loops.md

A connection is drawn between the use of ADHD medications like Adderall and the user experience of Instagram. The hosts argue that the app is "fine-tuned for the Adderall mind," providing a constant feedback loop of likes and visual perfection. Amphetamine use is described as widespread among young people for both academic and social performance.

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### FDA Approval of Candy-Flavored ADHD Medication

- **Episode:** [830: Tool Followers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-04
- **Time:** 1:16:58–1:17:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/fda-approval-of-candy-flavored-adhd-medication.md

The FDA has approved candy-flavored amphetamines, specifically gummy bear-style medication, for children with ADHD. The hosts criticize this move as a way for the pharmaceutical industry to make powerful drugs more appealing to children and their parents.

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### Captagon, Jihadi Adderall and Trey Gowdy

- **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-22
- **Time:** 1:59:40–2:03:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/captagon-jihadi-adderall-and-trey-gowdy.md

ISIS fighters reportedly use Captagon, a "run-of-the-mill" amphetamine described as "Jihadi Adderall," to maintain energy and aggression during combat. The hosts discuss the drug's composition and its similarity to the banned weight-loss drug Fen-Fen. They also critique a recent "rant" by Representative Trey Gowdy regarding the "premeditated depravity" of terrorists, questioning his effectiveness as a political figure.

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### Methamphetamine vs. Adderall, WWII Benzedrine

- **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-01
- **Time:** 1:26:08–1:27:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/methamphetamine-vs-adderall-wwii-benzedrine.md

A discussion on the chemical similarities between methamphetamine and prescription Adderall leads to a historical look at amphetamine use. The hosts note that "Benny's" (Benzedrine) were distributed like candy to Navy gunners during World War II to keep them alert, comparing the jumpy side effects to modern "tweaking."

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### Factory Work, Amphetamines, and Productivity

- **Episode:** [610: Clip Show III](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-20
- **Time:** 1:33:18–1:35:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii/chapter/factory-work-amphetamines-and-productivity.md

A host shares a story from his college days working at an International Harvester plant, where he struggled to meet production quotas for brake sub-assemblies. He later discovered that many of his coworkers were using amphetamines, or "bennies," to maintain high productivity levels. This leads to a broader discussion about performance-enhancing drugs in the American workforce and the argument for drug legalization.

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### Captagon Drug Trade, Syrian Civil War

- **Episode:** [584: Hybrid Pigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/584-hybrid-pigs.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-20
- **Time:** 1:31:06–1:39:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/584-hybrid-pigs/chapter/captagon-drug-trade-syrian-civil-war.md

Reports indicate that Syria has become a major hub for the production and consumption of Captagon, a synthetic stimulant used by fighters to maintain energy during battle. The hosts compare the drug to Adderall and reminisce about "Bennies" used by truck drivers in the 1960s.

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### Buzzkill Jr. Birthday and Adderall Amphetamine Discussion

- **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-22
- **Time:** 2:07:49–2:11:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/buzzkill-jr-birthday-and-adderall-amphetamine-discussion.md

On the occasion of Buzzkill Jr.'s birthday, the hosts discuss his career as a coder. The conversation shifts to a listener's claim that the drug Adderall is essentially "Black Beauty" amphetamine. Dvorak confirms that the label for Adderall lists amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, leading to a discussion about the widespread prescription of "speed" to children.

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### Vyvanse ADHD Commercials, Legal Stimulants, Side Effects

- **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-29
- **Time:** 1:07:16–1:11:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/vyvanse-adhd-commercials-legal-stimulants-side-effects.md

The pharmaceutical drug Vyvanse, promoted by Adam Levine, is scrutinized for its marketing tactics that emphasize 14-hour productivity. The commercials include warnings about the risk of abuse and the illegality of selling the drug, which some argue inadvertently highlights its black-market value. Side effects listed for the amphetamine-based medication include sudden death, stroke, and mental illness, yet it is marketed as a tool for adults to manage daily tasks like laundry and work.

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### Khat Drug Discussion, Weight Loss Potential

- **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-08
- **Time:** 1:21:53–1:23:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/khat-drug-discussion-weight-loss-potential.md

The herbal stimulant khat, common in Yemen and East Africa, is discussed regarding its legal status and potential as a weight-loss aid. A client of a prominent attorney reportedly served a year in jail for possessing 40 pounds of the substance, which is classified as a Schedule 1 drug in the U.S.

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### Steroids in Sports, Factory Work, Drug Legalization

- **Episode:** [294: Choking the Puffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/294-choking-the-puffin.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-10
- **Time:** 1:37:48–1:42:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/294-choking-the-puffin/chapter/steroids-in-sports-factory-work-drug-legalization.md

A clip from the documentary "Bigger, Faster, Stronger" prompts a discussion about the prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and manual labor. John C. Dvorak recounts his time working at an International Harvester factory where workers allegedly used amphetamines to meet production quotas.

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### Assembly Line Work, International Harvester and Amphetamine Use

- **Episode:** [120: The Clinton Gore Man Hug](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/120-the-clinton-gore-man-hug.md)
- **Published:** 2009-08-09
- **Time:** 16:53–20:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/120-the-clinton-gore-man-hug/chapter/assembly-line-work-international-harvester-and-amphetamine-use.md

A personal anecdote describes working on an International Harvester assembly line as a member of the UAW during the 1970s. The story details the difficulty of maintaining production speed while cleaning hose assemblies for high-temperature clutches. The narrative concludes with the revelation that high factory productivity at the time was often fueled by widespread amphetamine use among workers.

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