# Ecstasy on The No Agenda Show Ecstasy comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to July 2022. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – July 2022 - **Related topics:** [Mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [Ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### MDMA Clinical Trials, Amygdala Activation - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 2:35:07–2:41:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/mdma-clinical-trials-amygdala-activation.md Clinical reports on MDMA suggest the drug temporarily shuts off the amygdala, which is why it is being studied for the treatment of PTSD. The hosts discuss the history of the drug in Silicon Valley and its effects on social behavior, contrasting it with the negative side effects of SSRIs and stimulants. Keywords: [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md) ### Ron DeSantis vs. Joe Biden, Pfizer Export BV - **Episode:** [1371: Bald Nancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-09 - **Time:** 2:41:16–2:45:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy/chapter/ron-desantis-vs-joe-biden-pfizer-export-bv.md President Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continue to clash over school mask mandates. Meanwhile, reports from the Netherlands indicate the country has become a major hub for vaccine manufacturing and export. The hosts explain how "Pfizer Export BV" utilizes Dutch tax structures to treat vaccine sales as royalties, similar to the financial models used by the Rolling Stones for tax avoidance. Keywords: [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [tax avoidance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-avoidance.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md) ### Donald Trump Ecstasy Pills in the Netherlands - **Episode:** [1119: HyperTrending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-10 - **Time:** 5:46–7:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending/chapter/donald-trump-ecstasy-pills-in-the-netherlands.md The Netherlands has emerged as a global hub for ecstasy production, with the "Donald Trump" pill currently ranking as the most popular and potent variety. The orange-colored pills are shaped like the president's likeness, featuring his signature hairstyle. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), drug manufacturing, [orange man bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-man-bad.md) ### Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills, Dutch Drug Production - **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-06 - **Time:** 1:54:11–1:55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/trump-shaped-ecstasy-pills-dutch-drug-production.md Police in Indiana seized orange ecstasy pills shaped like President Trump's head with the words "Great Again" on the back. The hosts attribute the creative design to Dutch "pill factories," noting that Amsterdam is a global hub for MDMA production. The segment highlights the irony of the marketing strategy used by international drug traffickers. Keywords: [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md) ### DEA Marijuana Reclassification Denial, Pharmaceutical Industry Influence - **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-14 - **Time:** 3:48–6:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/dea-marijuana-reclassification-denial-pharmaceutical-industry-influence.md The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officially refused to reclassify marijuana, maintaining its status as a Schedule I drug alongside heroin. The hosts argue that the pharmaceutical industry influences this policy to protect profits from expensive arthritic medications. Dvorak highlights "Mary's Medicinals" as a company producing effective topical creams and patches used by his wife for arthritis pain. Keywords: [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), mary's medicinals, [arthritis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arthritis.md) ### MDMA Clinical Trials for PTSD Treatment - **Episode:** [763: Transjester](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-08 - **Time:** 25:11–27:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester/chapter/mdma-clinical-trials-for-ptsd-treatment.md Clinical trials using MDMA (Ecstasy) to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are showing positive results in controlled therapeutic settings. The FDA is overseeing studies where soldiers and other trauma survivors use the drug to facilitate therapy. One host jokes about having PTSD to justify trying the substance, while the other warns about the potential for brain damage. Keywords: [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), therapeutic setting ### MDMA for Anxiety, Big Pharma Ecstasy Patents - **Episode:** [726: Weather Whiplash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-31 - **Time:** 2:47:30–2:49:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash/chapter/mdma-for-anxiety-big-pharma-ecstasy-patents.md Pharmaceutical companies are exploring the use of MDMA (ecstasy) to treat anxiety in terminally ill patients. While the drug was originally used in psychiatric analysis before becoming illegal, Merck holds patents related to its production. The hosts warn against the long-term neurological effects of the drug, despite the renewed interest from Big Pharma. Keywords: [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md) ### Coachella Designer Drugs, Music and Ecstasy, Exclusionary Culture - **Episode:** [608: Cli-Fi®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-13 - **Time:** 2:28:36–2:33:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi/chapter/coachella-designer-drugs-music-and-ecstasy-exclusionary-culture.md A segment on "The Doctors" regarding drug use at the Coachella music festival leads to a discussion about the relationship between specific drugs and musical genres. The hosts argue that modern house and techno music are "designed" for use with ecstasy and meth, making the culture exclusionary to those not using the substances. They contrast this with the pot-centric rock concerts of their youth. Keywords: [coachella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coachella.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), molly, [house music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-music.md), [techno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/techno.md) ### PTSD Ecstasy Study, HIV Testing Guidelines and ADHD in Prisons - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 2:27:43–2:33:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/ptsd-ecstasy-study-hiv-testing-guidelines-and-adhd-in-prisons.md A professional study recommending MDMA (ecstasy) for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans is analyzed. The hosts also critique new CDC guidelines suggesting HIV tests for everyone aged 15 to 64, regardless of risk. Additionally, they discuss the pharmaceutical industry's push to provide ADHD medications like Vyvanse and Adderall to prison inmates, viewing it as a form of state-sponsored drug pushing. Keywords: [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), hiv testing, [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [vyvanse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vyvanse.md) ### European Drug Report, Synthetic Opioids, Afghanistan Poppy Blight - **Episode:** [357: Rotational Deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/357-rotational-deployment.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-17 - **Time:** 1:16:46–1:24:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/357-rotational-deployment/chapter/european-drug-report-synthetic-opioids-afghanistan-poppy-blight.md The European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) report indicates a shift toward synthetic opioids like fentanyl as heroin availability fluctuates. A reported "poppy blight" in Afghanistan is linked to a heroin drought in late 2010. The hosts note that Brussels, Belgium, reportedly has the purest cocaine in Europe, coinciding with the location of EU headquarters. Keywords: emcdda, [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), poppy blight, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md) ### Ecstasy Cancer Cure, Obamacare Propaganda - **Episode:** [332: Bud Nip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-21 - **Time:** 50:44–53:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip/chapter/ecstasy-cancer-cure-obamacare-propaganda.md A news story claiming a derivative of the drug Ecstasy can cure leukemia is deconstructed as a targeted PR campaign against Obamacare. The hosts explain that the research involved only three patients and focused on genetically modifying white blood cells, but the media used the "Ecstasy" hook to gain attention. The segment eventually pivots to claims that government healthcare regulations will stifle such expensive medical breakthroughs. Keywords: [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [leukemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leukemia.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [genetic engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-engineering.md), [chemotherapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemotherapy.md) ### MDMA Approved for PTSD Research in Veterans - **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-05 - **Time:** 1:38:49–1:42:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/mdma-approved-for-ptsd-research-in-veterans.md The FDA and DEA have authorized research into using MDMA (ecstasy) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans. Dr. Mithoefer is leading the study, which aims to help those who have not responded to traditional therapies. The Pentagon is also exploring alternative treatments such as yoga and acupuncture at a new $72 million research facility. Keywords: [mdma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mdma.md), [ecstasy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecstasy.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [wired magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wired-magazine.md) ### Trojan Ecstasy Condom Commercials, Sexual Lubricant Marketing - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 19:51–23:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/trojan-ecstasy-condom-commercials-sexual-lubricant-marketing.md The hosts critique the aggressive marketing of sexual products on cable networks like FX, specifically focusing on a commercial for Trojan Ecstasy condoms. They question the chemical composition of lubricants that claim to heighten pleasure specifically for men or women. A joke is made regarding "Monsanto boobs" and the potential for corporate involvement in human biology. Keywords: trojan, ecstasy condoms, ky jelly, [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), fx network --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)