# Benzodiazepines on The No Agenda Show

Benzodiazepines comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** February 2012 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Bmj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmj.md), [Bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [Clinical Trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Dr. Drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [Jordan Peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), [Withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/withdrawal.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Maha Institute Symposium on Long-Term Antidepressant Use

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 49:05–54:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/maha-institute-symposium-on-long-term-antidepressant-use.md

At the Maha Institute symposium, Dr. Anders Sorensen criticized the psychiatric industry for relying on eight-week clinical trials to guide five-year real-world usage of antidepressants. The discussion draws parallels between the current SSRI crisis and previous medical scandals involving benzodiazepines and opioids, where safety claims were prioritized over long-term dependency data.

Keywords: maha institute, anders sorensen, [bmj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmj.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [benzodiazepines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzodiazepines.md)

### Jordan Peterson Update, Benzodiazepine Dependency and Withdrawal

- **Episode:** [1258: Dummy Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-12
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:35:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo/chapter/jordan-peterson-update-benzodiazepine-dependency-and-withdrawal.md

Mikhaila Peterson provided a health update on her father, Jordan Peterson, detailing his severe physical dependency on benzodiazepines following his wife's cancer diagnosis. The family traveled to Russia and Bulgaria for specialized treatment after Peterson experienced akathisia, a harrowing condition where the patient cannot remain still. The update highlights the extreme dangers of benzodiazepine withdrawal, which can be more difficult than opioid recovery.

Keywords: [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), mikhaila peterson, [benzodiazepines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzodiazepines.md), akathisia, physical dependency, [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/withdrawal.md)

### Pharmaceutical Industry and Doctor Shopping Narrative

- **Episode:** [383: Hot Rods](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-16
- **Time:** 14:20–19:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods/chapter/pharmaceutical-industry-and-doctor-shopping-narrative.md

Media coverage of Whitney Houston's death is scrutinized for its focus on "doctor shopping" and prescription drug abuse. Clips featuring Don Lemon and Dr. Drew Pinsky illustrate a coordinated narrative targeting the pharmaceutical habits of celebrities to justify increased regulation.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [benzodiazepines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzodiazepines.md), [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), doctor shopping, [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md)

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