# Pharmacology on The No Agenda Show Pharmacology comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [Aldous Huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [Clinical Trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [Cocaine Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine-vaccine.md), [Happiness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happiness.md), [Neil Postman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-postman.md), [Phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) and Emotional Numbness - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 1:59:26–2:03:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/post-ssri-sexual-dysfunction-pssd-and-emotional-numbness.md A growing number of young adults are reporting Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), a condition involving permanent sexual and emotional numbness following the use of antidepressants. Patient advocates like Lauren Friedman describe the condition as a "full nervous system injury" that removes the ability to feel pleasure, romance, or connection to family. Keywords: pssd, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), lauren friedman, [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md) ### Aldous Huxley, Pharmacological Revolution, and Doom Scrolling - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 44:25–45:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/aldous-huxley-pharmacological-revolution-and-doom-scrolling.md The hosts examine Aldous Huxley's 1961 warnings about a "painless concentration camp" where societies enjoy their loss of liberty through pharmacological distraction. They link this to the modern prevalence of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, as well as the psychological impact of "doom scrolling." The segment references Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death" as a framework for understanding modern technological addiction. Keywords: [aldous huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [neil postman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-postman.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md) ### Psychologist Credentials and Prescription Authority Debate - **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-16 - **Time:** 1:08:53–1:10:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/psychologist-credentials-and-prescription-authority-debate.md A licensed psychologist clarified the distinction between PhD/PsyD holders and master's-level therapists, noting that psychologists undergo extensive clinical training. While most states do not allow psychologists to prescribe medication, several have implemented programs requiring additional pharmacology training for prescriptive authority. The discussion addresses the perceived hierarchy between medical doctors and mental health professionals. Keywords: psychologist, [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), psyd, [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Producer Credits, Pharmacological Corn and Karma - **Episode:** [930: Off Script](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-18 - **Time:** 1:26:28–1:31:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script/chapter/producer-credits-pharmacological-corn-and-karma.md Donations from several producers are acknowledged, including BJ Slack and Ewan Robertson, who is knighted as Sir Ewan of the Ramen Noodles. A clip regarding "pharmacological corn" in Texas, allegedly grown with HIV proteins, is played at a listener's request. The segment includes various "karma" requests for weddings, moves, and job searches. Keywords: bj slack, ewan robertson, jason verner, pharmacological corn, hiv corn ### Texas Agricultural Anomalies, Glow-in-the-Dark Dogs - **Episode:** [708: Power & Gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-29 - **Time:** 53:38–55:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip/chapter/texas-agricultural-anomalies-glow-in-the-dark-dogs.md A brief, surreal discussion touches on claims of agricultural and biological experiments in Texas, including cows used to grow human babies and "glow-in-the-dark" dogs engineered with jellyfish DNA. The mention of "HIV corn" or pharmacological corn highlights fears regarding genetically modified organisms. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), jellyfish dna, pharmacological corn, hiv corn, sea monkeys ### Utopia Complex, Positive Psychology Critique - **Episode:** [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-05 - **Time:** 1:53:58–1:56:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement/chapter/utopia-complex-positive-psychology-critique.md An interview with an Australian author critiques the "positive psychology" movement and the "cult of perfection." The segment argues that the modern obsession with constant happiness leads to a reliance on pharmacological solutions to avoid authentic human emotions like sadness. Keywords: utopia complex, [happiness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happiness.md), [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [self-esteem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-esteem.md), western neurosis ### Cocaine Vaccine Testing, TACD Clinical Limitations - **Episode:** [163: The Heroin Boot And You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-07 - **Time:** 23:53–25:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you/chapter/cocaine-vaccine-testing-tacd-clinical-limitations.md A cocaine vaccine known as TACD is undergoing testing to prevent the drug from entering the brain and producing a high. While the vaccine successfully blocks the euphoric effects, it does not eliminate the user's cravings for the substance. Clinical observations show that some participants attempted to override the vaccine by consuming ten times their usual dose, significantly increasing the risk of overdose. Keywords: [cocaine vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine-vaccine.md), tacd, addiction treatment, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md) --- 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)