# Psychiatric Drugs on The No Agenda Show Psychiatric Drugs comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Ativan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ativan.md), [Bipolar Disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [Bmj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmj.md), [Fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Gender Dysphoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-dysphoria.md), [Hln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hln.md), [Involuntary Commitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/involuntary-commitment.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### DSM-5 Financial Conflicts, Pharmaceutical Industry Influence - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 16:27–19:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/dsm-5-financial-conflicts-pharmaceutical-industry-influence.md A study published in the BMJ reveals that 60% of U.S. physicians involved in developing the DSM-5 received payments from the pharmaceutical industry. This "medical-industrial complex" influence is linked to the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria and the subsequent promotion of surgical and chemical treatments. The Trump administration has responded by threatening to pull federal funding from state sex education programs that promote gender ideology. Keywords: [bmj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmj.md), [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), [gender dysphoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-dysphoria.md), medical-industrial complex, financial conflicts ### Fentanyl Prills and Psychiatric Drug Statistics - **Episode:** [1504: Value Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-17 - **Time:** 2:57:53–3:03:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain/chapter/fentanyl-prills-and-psychiatric-drug-statistics.md Reports surface regarding "fentanyl prills" being manufactured in Canada and sold as counterfeit Xanax in the U.S. Additionally, data from the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights reveals that over 76 million Americans are on psychiatric drugs, including thousands of infants on antidepressants and millions of adults on Adderall. Keywords: [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), [ativan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ativan.md), cchr, [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md) ### Governor Matt Bevin, Cultural Decay, Psychiatric Drugs - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 1:19:31–1:23:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/governor-matt-bevin-cultural-decay-psychiatric-drugs.md Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin attributes the rise in school shootings to a "cultural problem" rather than gun availability, noting that firearms were more common in schools decades ago without such violence. Bevin points to the desensitization of youth through graphic video games and the potential side effects of psychiatric medications. He specifically mentions the need to investigate the "pharmacogenomic" effects of drugs that list suicidal thoughts as side effects. Keywords: [matt bevin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-bevin.md), [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [video games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-games.md), [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), pharmacogenomics ### Psychiatric Drug Study, Wonder Woman UN Firing - **Episode:** [886: Exodus of Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-15 - **Time:** 2:46:12–2:47:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery/chapter/psychiatric-drug-study-wonder-woman-un-firing.md A new study reported by HLN reveals that one in six American adults is taking psychiatric drugs, primarily antidepressants. The hosts note that the majority of users are over 60 and have been on the medication for long periods. In a brief news update, they mention that the United Nations has ended its partnership with Wonder Woman as an honorary ambassador. Keywords: [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [hln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hln.md), [wonder woman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wonder-woman.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md) ### Bipolar Disorder Screening, Online Diagnostic Tools - **Episode:** [794: Party Boat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-28 - **Time:** 1:31:59–1:40:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat/chapter/bipolar-disorder-screening-online-diagnostic-tools.md The hosts walk through a bipolar disorder screening survey from Mental Health America. They critique the broad nature of the questions—such as asking about periods of high energy or talkativeness—arguing that nearly anyone could be diagnosed based on such criteria. After completing the test, the host is found to be "polar negative," contrasting with his previous "mild depression" result. Keywords: [bipolar disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), mental health america, diagnostic survey, [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), self-testing ### US Suicide Rates, Veteran Mental Health Crisis - **Episode:** [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-05 - **Time:** 46:58–50:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement/chapter/us-suicide-rates-veteran-mental-health-crisis.md The New York Times reported a sharp rise in US suicide rates, particularly among middle-aged men. The hosts attribute this trend to economic debt and the long-term side effects of psychiatric medications, while also drawing parallels to the neglect of Vietnam-era veterans. Keywords: [suicide rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-rates.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), vietnam vets ### Psychotropic Drugs, DSM-5 Conflicts, Sleep Disorders - **Episode:** [406: Zombie Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-06 - **Time:** 2:22:39–2:27:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk/chapter/psychotropic-drugs-dsm-5-conflicts-sleep-disorders.md The upcoming DSM-5 manual is criticized for financial conflicts of interest, with 70% of task force members having ties to pharmaceutical companies. The hosts highlight that 83% of contributors to the sleep disorder section have industry links. They also discuss reports claiming that antidepressants are often no more effective than placebos. Keywords: [psychotropic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychotropic-drugs.md), [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), american psychiatric association, sleep disorders, placebos ### Parental Consent Act, Mental Health Screening, and Big Pharma - **Episode:** [394: No Bagles for You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-25 - **Time:** 2:12:56–2:16:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you/chapter/parental-consent-act-mental-health-screening-and-big-pharma.md The hosts discuss Ron Paul's Parental Consent Act, which aims to prevent government funding for mandatory mental health screening of children. They argue that the pharmaceutical industry is lobbying for these programs to create a "guaranteed" market for psychiatric drugs by labeling all children as mentally ill. Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), parental consent act, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md) ### Fox News Rhetoric, Involuntary Commitment, Psychiatric Medication - **Episode:** [269: Time Warner Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/269-time-warner-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-13 - **Time:** 34:09–39:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/269-time-warner-sucks/chapter/fox-news-rhetoric-involuntary-commitment-psychiatric-medication.md Commentary from Fox News's Red Eye program suggests that civil liberties have made the burden of proof for involuntary commitment too high. The segment argues for "meds before bullets," advocating for the forced psychiatric treatment of individuals deemed mentally ill to prevent public tragedies. This stance is criticized as fascist rhetoric that encourages the state to act against an individual's will. Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), red eye, [involuntary commitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/involuntary-commitment.md), [psychiatric drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatric-drugs.md), free expression --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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