# Smoking Cessation on The No Agenda Show

Smoking Cessation comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to October 2017.

- **Chapters:** 17
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** January 2010 – October 2017
- **Related topics:** [Chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Side Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Nicotine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicotine.md), [Suicidal Thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicidal-thoughts.md), [Dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

## Chapters 1–17 of 17

### Officer Brady Incident, Chantix Violence Link

- **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-15
- **Time:** 2:29:59–2:36:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/officer-brady-incident-chantix-violence-link.md

Sheriff Lombardo highlighted the bravery of Officer Brady, who was wounded when the shooter redirected fire toward police vehicles. The hosts pivot to a discussion on the drug Chantix (Varenicline), citing past reports of "involuntary intoxication" leading to violent behavior. They speculate that the shooter's pharmacology is being overlooked to protect pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer.

Keywords: officer brady, [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [varenicline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/varenicline.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md)

### Chantix Side Effects, Involuntary Intoxication Defense

- **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-14
- **Time:** 2:13:29–2:15:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/chantix-side-effects-involuntary-intoxication-defense.md

The smoking cessation drug Chantix is being cited in several "involuntary intoxication" legal defenses. Defendants in murder and assault cases claim the drug caused neurological disturbances and sleepwalking, rendering them unaware of their actions. The hosts remind listeners of their long-standing warnings regarding the drug's psychiatric side effects.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), involuntary intoxication, [sleepwalking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleepwalking.md)

### University of California Tobacco Ban, Chewing Tobacco Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [579: Warren, Melinda & I](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-02
- **Time:** 19:33–25:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i/chapter/university-of-california-tobacco-ban-chewing-tobacco-anecdotes.md

The University of California system has implemented a comprehensive smoke-free policy across all campuses, banning cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco. This news prompts a personal story about an experience with high-nicotine chewing tobacco at a Union Oil refinery. The hosts discuss the addictive nature of "snus" and the social stigma associated with smoking and tobacco use.

Keywords: [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [tobacco ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-ban.md), chewing tobacco, [nicotine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicotine.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

### Final Producer Credits and Host Anniversaries

- **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-08
- **Time:** 1:51:43–1:57:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/final-producer-credits-and-host-anniversaries.md

The show concludes its donation segment by thanking various "stipend" earners and granting knighthoods to Sir Funk and Sir William. Adam Curry notes that August 25th marks his first anniversary of marriage to Miki and their one-year anniversary of quitting smoking.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), sir funk, sir william, [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

### Executive Producer Donations, Pet Karma and Dental Health

- **Episode:** [460: Nein Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/460-nein-nein-nein-nein.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-11
- **Time:** 42:09–46:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/460-nein-nein-nein-nein/chapter/executive-producer-donations-pet-karma-and-dental-health.md

The hosts acknowledge significant donations from Jason Andrews, Michael Stajuhar, and Spiros Betas. A tribute is paid to a deceased cat named Piewhacket, and the discussion touches on the physical side effects of quitting smoking, specifically regarding dental health.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

### Smoking Cessation Side Effects, Gum Recession Anecdote

- **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-08
- **Time:** 19:13–22:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/smoking-cessation-side-effects-gum-recession-anecdote.md

A personal account describes severe gum recession and dental pain occurring immediately after quitting a long-term smoking habit. A dentist performed an emergency deep cleaning to remove microbes lodged in the receded gums. The narrative serves as a warning to long-term smokers about potential oral health shifts during cessation.

Keywords: [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), gum disease, oral health, [microbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microbes.md)

### Wheat Belly, GMOs, and Adam Curry's Post-Smoking Dental Issues

- **Episode:** [449: Deficit Pending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-04
- **Time:** 1:44:26–1:49:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending/chapter/wheat-belly-gmos-and-adam-curry-s-post-smoking-dental-issues.md

In response to a donor's recommendation of the book *Wheat Belly*, the hosts discuss the negative health impacts of GMO wheat and corn. Adam Curry, who has been smoke-free for 35 days, describes an unusual side effect: dental pain caused by his teeth hitting each other differently now that he no longer constantly holds a hand-rolled cigarette in his mouth. John C. Dvorak suggests using Red Vines as a non-toxic substitute for the oral fixation.

Keywords: wheat belly, gmo wheat, [soy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), dental pain, red vines, heritage seeds

### Adam Curry Quits Smoking, Vision Impairment Issues

- **Episode:** [439: Struggling Masses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-30
- **Time:** 4:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses/chapter/adam-curry-quits-smoking-vision-impairment-issues.md

Adam Curry reports that he and his wife, Miss Mickey, have quit smoking as a wedding gift to each other. Curry describes experiencing blurry vision and changes in his eyesight focal point, which he attributes to the physiological effects of nicotine withdrawal. He expresses concern about his ability to see the show's controls and clip lists during the broadcast.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [nicotine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicotine.md), vision impairment, [optometrist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/optometrist.md)

### Pharmaceutical Side Effects and Chantix Warnings

- **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-25
- **Time:** 1:34:39–1:36:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/pharmaceutical-side-effects-and-chantix-warnings.md

Lengthy pharmaceutical warnings for the drugs Symphony and Chantix are presented. The warnings detail risks of tuberculosis, suicidal thoughts, hostility, and vivid dreams associated with the medications.

Keywords: symphony, [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md)

### Chantix Side Effects, Murder-Suicide Case

- **Episode:** [293: Self Radicalize!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-07
- **Time:** 2:03:38–2:06:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize/chapter/chantix-side-effects-murder-suicide-case.md

A tragic murder-suicide case in the UK is linked to the smoking cessation drug Champix (known as Chantix in the U.S.). The hearing revealed that the perpetrator had been prescribed the medication shortly before killing his family, highlighting severe psychiatric side effects associated with the drug.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), champix, [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

### Chantix Marketing, Dangerous Side Effects

- **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-30
- **Time:** 1:14:20–1:16:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/chantix-marketing-dangerous-side-effects.md

The hosts critique a new 2011 advertisement for the smoking cessation drug Chantix. They warn listeners about the drug's severe side effects, including hostility, agitation, and suicidal thoughts, noting that the marketing has shifted to allow users to continue smoking while starting the medication.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [suicidal thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicidal-thoughts.md)

### Chantix Side Effects and Pharmaceutical Disclaimers

- **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-05
- **Time:** 1:31:26–1:35:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/chantix-side-effects-and-pharmaceutical-disclaimers.md

A new two-minute commercial for the smoking cessation drug Chantix highlights its effectiveness but includes a long list of severe side effects. These include suicidal thoughts, hostility, agitation, and vivid dreams. The hosts discuss the drug's controversial history and the requirement for patients to monitor their mental health closely while using the product.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [suicidal thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicidal-thoughts.md), [nausea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nausea.md), [pharmaceutical advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-advertising.md)

### Mel Gibson, Chantix Side Effects, and Russian Gold Diggers

- **Episode:** [217: The Digital Drug Menace](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/217-the-digital-drug-menace.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-15
- **Time:** 13:27–20:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/217-the-digital-drug-menace/chapter/mel-gibson-chantix-side-effects-and-russian-gold-diggers.md

Mel Gibson is allegedly suffering from severe psychological side effects caused by the smoking cessation drug Chantix, according to an analysis of leaked phone recordings. The recordings, released by Oksana Grigorieva via Radar Online, capture Gibson in a state of incoherence and rage that mirrors documented cases of Chantix-induced psychosis. The hosts suggest Gibson should resume smoking nicotine immediately to stabilize his mental state and avoid further personal disaster.

Keywords: [mel gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-gibson.md), [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), oksana grigorieva, [nicotine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicotine.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

### Chantix Side Effects and Placebo Success

- **Episode:** [213: Post Traumatic Sex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-01
- **Time:** 1:43:21–1:45:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex/chapter/chantix-side-effects-and-placebo-success.md

A listener shares a harrowing experience with the smoking cessation drug Chantix, involving memory loss and waking up without shoes or a belt. The account highlights the drug's severe side effects and the listener's subsequent success in quitting smoking using a simple sugar cube as a placebo.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/placebo.md), [dui](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dui.md)

### Chantix Side Effects, Zombification and Vivid Dreams

- **Episode:** [208: Fat China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-13
- **Time:** 1:20:17–1:24:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china/chapter/chantix-side-effects-zombification-and-vivid-dreams.md

Listener emails describe harrowing experiences with the smoking cessation drug Chantix, including extreme insomnia, vivid dreams, and "zombie-like" behavior. One account details an uncle who disappeared and wandered the city in a confused state while on the medication. The hosts question why the drug remains on the market given its potential to cause psychological breaks.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [insomnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insomnia.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md)

### Chantix Side Effects, Pfizer Marketing

- **Episode:** [185: VATBS vs AQAP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap.md)
- **Published:** 2010-03-25
- **Time:** 1:40:20–1:45:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap/chapter/chantix-side-effects-pfizer-marketing.md

The smoking cessation drug Chantix is criticized for its severe side effects, including suicidal thoughts, hostility, and vivid hallucinations. Despite a long list of warnings in its commercials, the drug remains on the market. The hosts highlight that the military and aviation industries have banned its use due to the risk of users becoming "psychotic" or losing control of machinery.

Keywords: [chantix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chantix.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [suicidal thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicidal-thoughts.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md)

### Chantix Side Effects, Depression, Hallucinations

- **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-17
- **Time:** 48:25–54:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/chantix-side-effects-depression-hallucinations.md

The smoking cessation drug Chantix is criticized for severe side effects, including mania, suicidal depression, and vivid hallucinations. Listener emails describe "demon creatures," extreme anger, and a "light buzz" that turns into a psychological nightmare upon stopping the medication. One host shares that his partner experienced a total mental breakdown after using the drug, eventually returning to smoking to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms.

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